AZ Briefing: Arizona summers causing uptick in severe burns; Buckeye man gets 10 years for killing wife in her sleep; Cheapest July flights

Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.

Seventy-year-old Phoenix resident Robert Woolley was getting ready for a swim last summer when he unexpectedly tripped and ended up with third-degree burns over 15% of his body.

More about the rising number of Arizonans ending up in the hospital for severe burns, including four who died.

Other big stories

➤ Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell sides with police union in Department of Justice report opposition.

➤ A Buckeye man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing his wife while she slept.

Can you shower during a thunderstorm? Everything to know on how to stay safe this monsoon.

➤ Today, you can expect it to be dangerously hot with a high near 111 degrees. Expect it to be clear and very warm at night with a low near 87 degrees. Get the full forecast here.

Cheapest flights from Phoenix in July

Get yourself someplace cool this month. A travel website has revealed rock-bottom airfares from Phoenix to these favorite summer vacation cities.

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