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Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

Solar Inverter Fire Prompts Emergency Response at Major Eloy Solar Facility

ByJustin MathewsMay 23, 2025

Firefighters put out a solar inverter fire in Eloy. [EFD] ELOY, Ariz. — Emergency crews…

Teamwork and Technology Save Homes as Wildfire Season Begins

Teamwork and Technology Save Homes as Wildfire Season Begins

ByJustin MathewsMay 9, 2025

Wildfire threatens homes between Eloy and Casa Grande. [EFD] A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday near…

Blinking Light and Dehydration: Two Hikers Rescued in Separate Arizona Park Incidents

Blinking Light and Dehydration: Two Hikers Rescued in Separate Arizona Park Incidents

ByJustin MathewsApr 16, 2025

Rural Metro Fire rescue operation on Dynamite Trail in San Tan Valley. [Source: Rural Metro…

Eloy Fire District Unveils ‘Clean Rooms’ to Combat Firefighter Cancer Risk

Eloy Fire District Unveils ‘Clean Rooms’ to Combat Firefighter Cancer Risk

ByJustin MathewsApr 3, 2025

Eloy Fire Department ELOY, AZ – April 3, 2025 – The Eloy Fire District has…

McDonald’s Inside Casa Grande Walmart Closed Following Overnight Fire

McDonald’s Inside Casa Grande Walmart Closed Following Overnight Fire

ByJustin MathewsMar 31, 2025

A fire broke out at the McDonald’s restaurant inside a Walmart store in Casa Grande…

Fire Crew Rescues Pole-Bound Cat

Fire Crew Rescues Pole-Bound Cat

ByJustin MathewsJan 6, 2025

SACATON, AZ – Residents at the corner of Dearhorn and Crowfoot streets couldn’t help but…

Christmas Night Blaze Leaves Casa Grande Families Homeless After Suspected Electrical Fire

Christmas Night Blaze Leaves Casa Grande Families Homeless After Suspected Electrical Fire

ByJustin MathewsDec 28, 2024

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A suspected faulty electrical plug sparked a devastating Christmas night fire…

Christmas Eve Brush Fire Keeps Rural Metro Crews Away from Holiday

Christmas Eve Brush Fire Keeps Rural Metro Crews Away from Holiday

ByJustin MathewsDec 25, 2024

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ – While many residents were settling in for holiday celebrations, Rural…

Eloy Fire District Introduces New Drone Program for Emergency Operations

Eloy Fire District Introduces New Drone Program for Emergency Operations

ByJustin MathewsDec 17, 2024

ELOY, Ariz. — The Eloy Fire District announced the launch of its new unmanned aerial…

Holiday Candle Suspected in Early Morning Casa Grande Blaze

Holiday Candle Suspected in Early Morning Casa Grande Blaze

ByJustin MathewsDec 15, 2024

Casa Grande, AZ – A residential fire early this morning on Ash Avenue resulted in…

Five Eloy Firefighters Honored After Dramatic Rescue

Five Eloy Firefighters Honored After Dramatic Rescue

ByJustin MathewsDec 13, 2024

ELOY, Ariz. – Five local firefighters received one of the Eloy Fire District’s highest honors…

Fire Destroys Motor Home Near I-10 Interchange

Fire Destroys Motor Home Near I-10 Interchange

ByJustin MathewsDec 11, 2024

ELOY, Ariz. — A motor home was destroyed by fire late Monday evening near the…

Garage Fire Contained: Rural Metro Issues Warning About Trash Storage

Garage Fire Contained: Rural Metro Issues Warning About Trash Storage

ByJustin MathewsDec 1, 2024

San Tan Valley, AZ – Rural Metro Fire Department crews successfully contained a structure fire…

“Stand By Your Pan”: Thanksgiving Cooking Tips That You Can Be Thankful For

“Stand By Your Pan”: Thanksgiving Cooking Tips That You Can Be Thankful For

ByJustin MathewsNov 28, 2024

NEWS PROVIDED BY – U. S. Product Safety Commission There’s nothing quite like sharing special…

Two Homes Under Construction Destroyed in Suspected Arson

Two Homes Under Construction Destroyed in Suspected Arson

ByJustin MathewsNov 22, 2024

The Apache Junction Police Department has launched an investigation into a suspected arson case involving…

Police Release Video, Seek Suspect in Casa Grande Church Arson

Police Release Video, Seek Suspect in Casa Grande Church Arson

ByJustin MathewsNov 19, 2024

CASA GRANDE, AZ. — The Casa Grande Police Department has released video footage of a…

New Washers Shield Casa Grande Firefighters from Cancer Threat

New Washers Shield Casa Grande Firefighters from Cancer Threat

ByJustin MathewsNov 8, 2024

Steven Terblanche Casa Grande, AZ – In a move to protect its firefighters, the Casa…

Major Accident Fuels Safety Debate Around New Johnson Ranch Development

Major Accident Fuels Safety Debate Around New Johnson Ranch Development

ByJustin MathewsNov 7, 2024

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ – A severe traffic accident on Hunt Highway has intensified discussions…

Flood Fire: Area Returns to ‘Ready’ Status

Flood Fire: Area Returns to ‘Ready’ Status

ByErik JohnsonOct 11, 2024

Last Update: Oct. 11 at 5pm Authorities have reduced the evacuation status for areas affected…

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