Man survives third-degree burns from a backyard fall in Phoenix

A man who suffered third-degree burns after a backyard fall is sharing his cautionary tale as contact burns rise in the Phoenix area due to the extreme heat.

Man's fall onto hot ground causes 3rd-degree burns
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After a fall outside his Phoenix home, a 72-year-old man suffered third-degree burns and is sharing his story to warn others about the dangers of extreme heat. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has this story.

Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

Hikers in the White Tanks rescued by MCSO due to exhaustion

Two men and a woman needed to be rescued while hiking in the White Tank Mountains due to exhaustion on Thursday.

A look at how firefighters find heat relief
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FOX 10's Kenzie Beach visited the Mesa Fire & Medical Department's training academy to learn more about what firefighting crews are up against, especially during the summer months.

Arizona HVAC worker dies after collapsing in extreme heat

Arizona's triple-digit heat can be deadly for air conditioning workers, a reality tragically underscored by the recent death of an HVAC technician after working in an attic where temperatures reached 150 degrees.

Arizona heat claims HVAC worker's life, family says
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An Arizona HVAC technician, Matt Nelson, 58, died from heat exposure after working in a Dewey attic that reached 150 degrees on July 1. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on the message his family has.

Tsunami Alert issued in Hawaii, Alaska after massive earthquake
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A tsunami watch is in effect for the coasts of Hawaii, Alaska, California & parts of Mexico following a massive earthquake off Russia's eastern coast. Japan's Meteorological Agency reported an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

AZ-TF1 returns home after Texas flood deployment

Arizona Task Force 1 (AZ-TF1) a FEMA urban search and rescue team, returned home Sunday night after spending nearly a month assisting with recovery efforts following deadly flooding in Central Texas.

Heroic welcome home for Arizona Task Force 1
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Arizona Task Force 1 returned to Phoenix after a nearly month-long deployment in Central Texas, where they assisted with recovery efforts following deadly flooding. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the details.

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

Man forgoes A/C to raise money for struggling families
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An Arizona man is intentionally living without A/C this summer to highlight the dangers of extreme heat and to raise money and awareness for those who need assistance. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.

Local organizations partner to combat summer dehydration

Local organizations in Mesa, including Prime IV, United Food Bank, and the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, have partnered for a hydration drive through September 30 to combat the dangers of summer dehydration.

Organizations team up to combat dehydration in AZ
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With no immediate end in sight to the intense summer heat, local organizations are banding together to help keep residents hydrated, a critical effort in Arizona's scorching climate. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.

Man endures Arizona heat without A/C to raise awareness

West Valley man, Paul Farmer, is intentionally living without air conditioning to raise money and awareness for families who cannot afford to pay A/C bills in Arizona's extreme heat.

Arizona resident forgoes A/C to highlight heat dangers
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A Valley man endures Arizona's summer heat without A/C to highlight dangers and raise money. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Hiker rescued from McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale first responders had a busy day rescuing a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion in the McDowell Mountains on Saturday morning.

2 people rescued off Camelback Mountain due to heat

Two people from out of town were rescued off of Camelback Mountain's Echo Canyon Trail on Saturday.