Tragedy strikes: Lightning destroys Maricopa County home

A Maricopa County home was destroyed by a lightning strike during a monsoon storm on the night of July 2, near 122nd and Southern Avenues. This is the second home in the immediate neighborhood to be lost to fire in the past two years.

Phoenix area residents wake up to hazy skies: Here's why

A thick haze blanketed the Valley on Tuesday, reducing visibility and creating hazardous air quality conditions. The dust, which rolled in Monday night, is attributed to overnight thunderstorms to the east that brought gusty winds.