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PHOENIX - From a large fire that was accompanied by explosions near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, to the extreme heat that continues to grip Arizona , here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, July 20, 2023.
1. Large fire accompanied by explosions near Sky Harbor Airport
Explosions seen as large fire burns at Phoenix propane business
The fire, according to Phoenix Fire officials, resulted in propane tanks exploding.
2. The end of a dream for many as 1 ticket won the $1B Powerball jackpot
$1B Powerball jackpot: Downtown Los Angeles store owner reacts to selling winning ticket
Navor Herrera and his family received $1 million after lottery officials said Las Palmitas mini market in downtown LA sold the winning Powerball jackpot.
3. Phoenix continues to deal with unrelenting heat
As Phoenix breaks daily heat record for 3rd day in a row, homes are becoming 'air fryers'
Phoenix has just broken a daily heat record for the third day in a row. Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit the entire month of July in the Valley.
4. Sad update to story of Arizona teen battling cancer
Arizona teen who met Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker during Phoenix concert has passed away
We have a sad update to a story we have been following since May: Alex Etheridge, an Arizona teen who was battling cancer, has passed away.
5. Concerns over private residential school in the far East Valley
'He hit me so hard’: Police records reveal staff assaulting students at Queen Creek school
Punched, tackled & pinned to the ground. FOX 10 investigates cases of staff assaulting students at Canyon State Academy in the East Valley. We're taking a deep dive into the issues the Dept. of Child Safety is up against when looking into cases.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
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4PM Weather Forecast - 7/20/2023
Don't hold your breath for any relief from the excessive heat.