4 people attacked by bees in Tempe, FD says
Several people hurt in Tempe bee attack
A bee attack sent four people to the hospital on Thursday afternoon. The attack happened outside a Tempe Dollar Tree after nearby landscapers reportedly disturbed a beehive.
TEMPE, Ariz. - Four people were attacked by bees in Tempe on Thursday afternoon.
What we know:
The July 17 attack happened near Baseline and Kyrene roads just outside a Dollar Tree.
The Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department says some of them were stung between 12 and 15 times. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment and are stable.
It appears landscapers were working at an apartment complex west of the store when they disturbed a beehive, causing the bees to head east and attack.
Four people were hurt in a bee attack on July 17, 2025, outside a Dollar Tree in Tempe.
Map of where the attack happened
What you can do:
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