The heat is here: Here's what Arizonans have to say
Arizonans are reacting to triple-digit temps, which they think have arrived a bit early. By this week, we're expected to hit our first 110-degree day as a days-long Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.
Arizonans are reacting to triple-digit temps, which they think have arrived a bit early. By this week, we're expected to hit our first 110-degree day as a days-long Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.
Spring Fire burning near Sunflower
The Spring Fire started on Saturday, June 1, and has grown to an estimated 4,097 acres. The fire is 50% contained.
The Spring Fire started on Saturday, June 1, and has grown to an estimated 4,097 acres. The fire is 50% contained.
Rattlesnake, bobcat battle for a shady spot
As the heat picks up, even the animals are doing what they can to stay cool, and that includes getting a bit scrappy. A video out of Saguaro National Park shows a bobcat and a rattlesnake battling it out for a prime spot of shade right outside the park's visitor center. According to park officials, local wildlife tries to take advantage of the lower visitation during the heat of the summer. It appears this fight ended in a draw as both animals disappeared into different bushes in the area.
As the heat picks up, even the animals are doing what they can to stay cool, and that includes getting a bit scrappy. A video out of Saguaro National Park shows a bobcat and a rattlesnake battling it out for a prime spot of shade right outside the park's visitor center. According to park officials, local wildlife tries to take advantage of the lower visitation during the heat of the summer. It appears this fight ended in a draw as both animals disappeared into different bushes in the area.
3 wildfires still burning in Tonto National Forest
Several wildfires are still burning northeast of the Valley in the Tonto National Forest, and the fires, namely the Catahoula Fire, the Adams Fire, and the Spring Fire, are burning with little to no containment at this time.
Several wildfires are still burning northeast of the Valley in the Tonto National Forest, and the fires, namely the Catahoula Fire, the Adams Fire, and the Spring Fire, are burning with little to no containment at this time.
Catahoula Fire burning near Four Peaks Road
The Catahoula Fire is burning one mile north of Four Peaks Road.
The Catahoula Fire is burning one mile north of Four Peaks Road.
Morning Weather Forecast - 6/4/24
A mostly sunny and warm day in the Valley with a high in the low 100s.
A mostly sunny and warm day in the Valley with a high in the low 100s.
Arizona cities prep for another sweltering summer to prevent deaths
Following one of Arizona's deadliest and hottest summers, the Valley is gearing up for another sweltering summer.
Following one of Arizona's deadliest and hottest summers, the Valley is gearing up for another sweltering summer.
Phoenix hiking trails temporarily close during excessive heat
Hiking trails like Camelback and Piestewa will close for midday hours during Excessive Heat Warnings to prevent medical emergencies. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more from hikers.
Hiking trails like Camelback and Piestewa will close for midday hours during Excessive Heat Warnings to prevent medical emergencies. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more from hikers.
6 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/3/24
Could we see record temps this week?
Could we see record temps this week?
Arizona cities prep for another sweltering summer
Following one of Arizona's deadliest and hottest summers, the Valley is gearing up for another sweltering summer. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has this story.
Following one of Arizona's deadliest and hottest summers, the Valley is gearing up for another sweltering summer. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has this story.
Adams Fire grows to more than 5,000 acres
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest on the Adams Fire which sparked near Fountain Hills and has some residents on alert to leave their homes if fire danger increases.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest on the Adams Fire which sparked near Fountain Hills and has some residents on alert to leave their homes if fire danger increases.
Adams Fire burns 3,500 acres near Fountain Hills
A community near Fountain Hills has been told to be ready to evacuate due to a wildfire burning in the area.
A community near Fountain Hills has been told to be ready to evacuate due to a wildfire burning in the area.
Brush fire sparks in Peoria
Crews are battling a brush fire near 75th and Grand Avenues.
Crews are battling a brush fire near 75th and Grand Avenues.
Interstate 17 reopened for Table Fire burning near Table Mesa Road
As of Sunday night, the final update on the Table Fire was that it burned 676 acres and is 85% contained. If there's a significant change in the fire, there will be another update.
As of Sunday night, the final update on the Table Fire was that it burned 676 acres and is 85% contained. If there's a significant change in the fire, there will be another update.
Simmons Fire: Evacuations lifted near Kearny
Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 350 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 350 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Crews extinguish brush fire in Phoenix
Firefighters have extinguished a brush fire that was burning near 43rd Avenue and Broadway Road. No structures were burned in the fire. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Firefighters have extinguished a brush fire that was burning near 43rd Avenue and Broadway Road. No structures were burned in the fire. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Morning Weather Forecast - 6/3/24
A warm start to the week in the Valley with a high in triple digits.
A warm start to the week in the Valley with a high in triple digits.
Evening Weather Forecast - 6/2/24
It's going to be a hot week!
It's going to be a hot week!
How invasive plants impact wildfires
We might know the reason behind the recent increase in wildfires. Invasive plants may be to blame, a study from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium says.
We might know the reason behind the recent increase in wildfires. Invasive plants may be to blame, a study from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium says.