5/20/2024 EVENING UPDATE: The Wildcat Fire increased to 14,283 acres and is 23% contained. Visit Inciweb for the complete update: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-infor… #TontoNF #AZfire

National Preparedness Level increased to PL2. See link for definitions: nifc.gov/sites/default/…

HAPPENING NOW: officials have put a stop to all aerial firefighting for the #Wildcatfire because of heavy winds.

Wildcat Fire grows to more than 14,000 acres, closure continues for part of Tonto National Forest abc15.com/news/local-new…

Surprise Police are giving an update on the 7-month-old shot several times last week. Watch live at: abc15.com

The #TontoNF is expanding the closure order for the #WildcatFire on the Cave Creek Ranger District for the protection of public health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the uncontrolled Wildcat Fire.

Scottsdale Fire assisting with A wildfire, named the Wildcat Fire, sparked in the Tonto National Forest East of Scottsdale Saturday, leading to the closure of Bartlett Dam Road. The fire is currently estimated to be 5,000 acres and there is no word on containment progress.

Scottsdale Fire is assisting Tonto, fire is heading East, away from Scottsdale at the moment. Command are hitting it with air tankers because it’s in an area inaccessible to ground attack.

The high temperature this afternoon in Phoenix was 104°, which is the warmest temperature in Phoenix so far this year. Remember to stay cool and hydrated this weekend. #azwx

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has issued a closure order for Bartlett Dam Road. Please avoid the area while crews conduct fire suppression operations for public and firefighter safety.

The #WildcatFire near Vista Verde north of Dynamite Blvd and 136th Street on the Cave Creek Ranger District is estimated to be 100 acres. Resources responding include two hotshot crews, three engines, air attack, air tanker, one helicopter and more resources have been ordered.

EXCLUSIVE tonight at 6 on ABC15 Arizona: Why the state's safety inspections of TSMC Arizona don't give the full picture of what's happening.

JUST IN: Dental assistant arrested in Chandler, accused of molestation of several children who were patients
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After a long delay, the memorial to the #GraniteMountainHotshots is starting to take shape at the Prescott Courthouse. A statue is en route to be placed. #Prescott19 #Yarnell19 #azfire #Arizona

Journalists: learn more about how to transition your career from print to broadcast.

2⃣ days until the live webinar. Find information and how to register here: ewscripps.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Arizona mom pushes for pool safety after recent uptick in drowning incidents abc15.com/news/local-new…

Did you see the show last night?!?

The Northern Lights gave Arizonans a special treat, no matter what corner of the state you are in! We've gotten so many photos from all over Arizona, check them out here: bit.ly/3V5WMhr

Thank you to everyone sharing this important thread. 🧵

If you haven’t read it yet, this is the start of it.

I hope our city, county, state leaders will find ways to prioritize AC, utility assistance to most at risk because not all may meet those income eligibility criteria

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AURORA IN TUCSON ARIZONA! #azwx #tucson

Wow! ✨ Vanessa Zeigler sent us these pictures of the Northern Lights tonight from Munds Park! Were you able to see them?