Phoenix mountain rescues climb as early heat wave arrives

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix fire officials recorded eight mountain rescues through March 11 as an earlier-than-usual heat wave begins to move through the Valley.

The department logged 17 mountain rescues for the entire month of March 2025.

Officials said they are concerned the current number could potentially surpass last year’s total with hotter temperatures forecast for next week…

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