Hikers, boaters, horseback riders and even BASE jumpers get into dangerous situations in the national forest just outside Mesa and just like in the city, emergency responders rush to the
Crews worked on an incident that was initially described by Apache Junction Police officials as a 'large fire and explosion' in an unincorporated portion of Pinal County on the afternoon of March 8.
FD: Body found in fire near Signal Butte and University Drive near Apache Junction
By FOX 10 Staff
One dead in fire near Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - Arizona fire crews say a body was found in a mobile home fire near Signal Butte and University Drive west of Apache Junction on Tuesday morning.
Rural Metro Fire, Mesa Fire, and Superstition Fire and Medical had responded to reports of a fire in the area and found flames and smoke engulfing multiple buildings. The property was heavily burdened with vehicles and debris, said Shawn Gilleland with Rural Metro Fire.
Firefighters reportedly had to deal with a large amount of flammable and hazardous materials while putting out the flames.
Flagstaff rescue crews stay overnight on Mount Elden in injured hiker rescue call
Coconino County Sheriff s Office/ Flagstaff Fire Department
and last updated 2021-02-13 00:11:47-05
FLAGSTAFF, AZ â Flagstaff rescue crews stayed overnight on Mount Elden after attempting a rescue on an injured hiker Thursday evening.
Flagstaff Fire Department says they responded to the call on Fat Mans Loop Trail at around 5 p.m. along with Superstition Fire & Medical District.
When they arrived on scene, they used information from the injured hiker s cell phone call to 911 prior to his phone dying to locate him.
The patient was then located later that evening in an incredibly difficult area to access, with a severely broken ankle.