6 people rescued from floodwaters in Phoenix: FD
PHOENIX - Phoenix fire officials say crews had to rescue six people from floodwaters on Oct. 30.
What we know:
In a brief statement, fire officials say the rescue happened in the area of 40th Street and Camelback.
"Crews arrived and found four vehicles stuck in a wash with six people trapped. Firefighters used a "shallow water entry" technique to remove the patients from their vehicles," read a portion of the statement.
Officials say the six people who were rescued were all assessed at the scene, and they refused transportation to the hospital.
Big picture view:
Friday was an active day with widespread showers and thunderstorms across the state along with cooler temperatures. Various warnings and watches were issued for parts of Arizona, including the Phoenix area.
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Area where the rescue happened
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from an official statement released by the Phoenix Fire Department.