The Morning News Brief on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
From rising Gilbert water rates impacting the town's election results to a hiker's warning about heat stroke and a house fire that spread in the far East Valley, here are your top stories for July 23, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. "I thought I was gonna die"
He called a federal officer a name at a gas station. Seconds later, he was on fire
Video shows a confrontation between a man and a federal wildlife officer that escalated at a gas station, leaving the man with serious burn injuries.
2. "My word of caution is just be prepared"
20-year-old hiker warns others after heat stroke at Grand Canyon
After being airlifted from the Grand Canyon with severe heat stroke and organ failure, a 20-year-old hiker shares her survival story to caution other hikers about extreme heat.
3. Latest Arizona Primary Election results
LIVE: 2026 Arizona Primary Election results
Get the latest 2026 Arizona primary election results as county officials continue to work around the clock to count votes.
4. Gilbert water rate hikes drive election results
Rising water rates drive Gilbert Town Council election results
Unofficial election results show four newcomers are leading for four open seats on the Gilbert Town Council, leaving all three incumbents seeking re-election trailing.
5. Apache Junction home goes up in flames
Apache Junction house fire spreads to nearby brush
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Wednesday night near Canyon Street and Warner Drive in Apache Junction that spread to brush.
A look at today's weather
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Extreme Heat Warnings issued across Arizona
High pressure shifting from Texas brings near-record heat and excessive heat warnings to Phoenix.