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Officials seek cause of explosion; Cities can’t …

4/25/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Following a critical incident at a local power facility, four injured firefighters are recovering from injuries while officials try to find out what went …

Former Gilbert fire captain accused of sexual conduct …

4/25/2019
A former Gilbert Fire and Rescue captain is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl during a party at her home. Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said Michael William Palmatier, 48, …

Arizona fire season ignites in Wittmann; Despite …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia One of the wettest winters on record won’t make for an easier fire season in Arizona this year — in fact, record rain and snowfall could make the spring and …

Volunteers help prepare for disasters; Local agencies …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Public safety agencies across the Valley seek volunteers to help serve their communities — from giving assistance to victims on routine emergency calls to …

No injuries reported after fire at Hickman's Family …

4/4/2019
No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a barn under construction at Hickman's Family Farms in Tonopah. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said its deputies, along with …

El Mirage hosts Public Safety Day Feb. 2

1/9/2019
The city of El Mirage welcomes everyone to its Public Safety Day in February. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at  Gateway Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Road. The El Mirage Police …

Valley Voices: Safeway inferno

7/13/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Fire burns down Safeway A massive inferno …

Valley Voices: Safeway inferno

7/13/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Fire burns down Safeway A massive inferno …

AFMA takes to the air to fight fires

2/28/2018
By Roger Ball Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is now airborne after receiving its federal license to operate a drone. Assistant Chief Troy Maloney said only one …

AFMA takes to the air to fight fires

2/28/2018
By Roger Ball Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is now airborne after receiving its federal license to operate a drone. Assistant Chief Troy Maloney said only one …

2 people dead after collision in west Phoenix

2/7/2018
Phoenix police said two people have died after a collision in west Phoenix Wednesday morning. The incident occurred before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 67th Avenue and Thomas Road, involving three …

2 people dead after collision in west Phoenix

2/7/2018
Phoenix police said two people have died after a collision in west Phoenix Wednesday morning. The incident occurred before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 67th Avenue and Thomas Road, involving three …