Tropicana Hotel Fire

Yuma, Arizona -  On Wednesday, just after 5:30 pm smoke was reported in several rooms of the Tropicana Hotel, 2115 South 4th Avenue. Yuma Fire Department personnel arrived to find smoke coming from the attic area of the hotel. Sections of ceiling were removed to get to a fire burning above several rooms in the attic area shared by 10 rooms and the office. The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished.

Drive by shooting-fire in the 400 block of S. 15th Avenue

Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, at approximately 11:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of S. 15th Avenue in reference to shots fired.

Safely enjoy Yuma’s natural water recreation opportunities

Yuma, Arizona - The warm weather is definitely on its way and water recreation is on a lot of “to do” lists. Make sure that safety is at the top of that list! With temperatures on the rise, water recreation might be on your mind. The Yuma area has lots of great opportunities. Please remember that in natural waterways things change, sometimes very quickly. Here are a few tips to help you to more safely enjoy Yuma’s natural water recreation opportunities.

Fire Sprinkler Save at the Villa Serena Apartments

Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, just before 2:30 pm, an alarm was reported indicating a fire sprinkler activation in an apartment at the Villa Serena Apartments, 2351 South 37th Avenue. Yuma Fire Department personnel arrived to find an oven fire had been extinguished by the fire sprinkler system. Firefighters then worked to shut down the water flow and assist with clean up.

City to hold auction of surplus vehicles, equipment June 8

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma will hold a Public Auction of surplus vehicles and equipment will be held 9 a.m. Friday, June 8 at the city’s surplus property warehouse, 190 W. 14th St.