Apartment Fire Closes Rural Road in Tempe

An apartment fire broke out early Tuesday morning near Rural Road and US 60 in Tempe, Arizona, leading to road closures as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. All residents were evacuated safely, but details regarding injuries or displacements remain unclear. The Tempe Police Department is advising drivers to avoid the area due to traffic restrictions. This incident follows a series of recent deadly fires in the Valley, highlighting ongoing fire safety concerns. In a separate incident in Cary, Illinois, a car fire resulted in a two-hour closure of Route 14, with the teenage driver escaping unharmed before the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The cause of the car fire is still under investigation, and icy road conditions were reported due to firefighting efforts.