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Arizona fire season ignites in Wittmann; Despite …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia One of the wettest winters on record won’t make for an easier fire season in Arizona this year — in fact, record rain and snowfall could make the spring and …

Volunteers help prepare for disasters; Local agencies …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Public safety agencies across the Valley seek volunteers to help serve their communities — from giving assistance to victims on routine emergency calls to …

No injuries reported after fire at Hickman's Family …

4/4/2019
No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a barn under construction at Hickman's Family Farms in Tonopah. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said its deputies, along with …

El Mirage hosts Public Safety Day Feb. 2

1/9/2019
The city of El Mirage welcomes everyone to its Public Safety Day in February. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at  Gateway Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Road. The El Mirage Police …

Valley Voices: Safeway inferno

7/13/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Fire burns down Safeway A massive inferno …

Valley Voices: Safeway inferno

7/13/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Fire burns down Safeway A massive inferno …

AFMA takes to the air to fight fires

2/28/2018
By Roger Ball Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is now airborne after receiving its federal license to operate a drone. Assistant Chief Troy Maloney said only one …

AFMA takes to the air to fight fires

2/28/2018
By Roger Ball Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is now airborne after receiving its federal license to operate a drone. Assistant Chief Troy Maloney said only one …

2 people dead after collision in west Phoenix

2/7/2018
Phoenix police said two people have died after a collision in west Phoenix Wednesday morning. The incident occurred before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 67th Avenue and Thomas Road, involving three …

2 people dead after collision in west Phoenix

2/7/2018
Phoenix police said two people have died after a collision in west Phoenix Wednesday morning. The incident occurred before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 67th Avenue and Thomas Road, involving three …

Sun City fire board eyes new engines

12/18/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia There could be two new fire engines added to the Sun City Fire and Medical Department fleet by this time next year. Fire district board …

Dog dies, 6 residents escape house fire in El Mirage

12/17/2017
An El Mirage fire official said a family of six are without a home after a house fire Sunday morning. The fire occurred before 9 a.m. in the 11800 block of West Rosewood Drive, northeast of …