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A record-breaking heat wave stretching across the southern United States is expected to expand in the coming days and weeks, as scientists warn July will likely be the hottest month ever recorded.July 2023 is on track to be the hottest absolute month -- not only since records began, but also in  "hundreds, if not thousands, of years," leading NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt told reporters.

In recent weeks, fire departments across the Valley have been busy battling blazes at buildings, homes, and apartments.

McDade said Phoenix Fire's top leaders are already reiterating safety to every employee, as well as looking at potential policy changes and new vehicle technology.

Two children, previously hospitalized in critical condition, died Sunday following a condo fire that left two of their siblings and father dead.

Phoenix police have identified Shimone Boyer, 52, Dov Boyer, 7, and Nachmann Boyer, 8, in the deadly condominium fire on March 1, 2023.

Crews from the Phoenix Fire Department showed how dry Christmas trees and illegal fireworks can be during holiday celebrations.

The Phoenix Police Department hopes high-tech drones will help with investigations. Sergeant Andy Williams says it’s their hope these devices will help see what officers on the ground can’t.

Friends of woman, 31, who died on Arizona desert hike with cop she met online and had traveled from Boston to see demand a thorough investigation - but Phoenix police say no foul play is suspected Angela Tramonte, 31, was going for a hike up Camelback Mountain on Friday with a Phoenix police officer she had just met in person for the first time About halfway up the peak, Tramonte reportedly began to feel overheated and turned around while the officer, Dario Dizdar, continued walking He told aut...

View Comments Tramonte on July 30 was hiking on Camelback Mountain when she was reported missing at about 1 p.m. by a man who had been with her, according to a news release from Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt. Mercedes Fortune. Fortune on Monday referred to the man as a witness and identified him only as an off-duty Phoenix police officer. Law enforcement does not usually identify witnesses publicly. Officials did not specify how Tramonte and the man knew each other. While announcing the...