🌱 Fire At Phoenix Children’s Hospital Office + Freeways Reopen Early

Hey, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Record-breaking temperatures. High: 116 Low: 90.

Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Firefighters successfully contained a blaze that erupted in a three-story office building under construction at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Thomas Road, initially closed between 16th and 20th streets for emergency response, was reopened to commuters by 2:50 p.m. that afternoon. The cause of the fire, which involved debris like roofing materials and pallets on the building's roof, remains under investigation. (Arizona's Family)
2. In a welcome development for Phoenix-area commuters, three major freeways — I-17, I-10, and State Route 143 — have reopened ahead of schedule, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Originally slated to open Monday, the northbound lanes of I-17 between Northern Avenue and Greenway Road were made accessible on Sunday morning following the early completion of a pavement improvement project. Similarly, I-10 westbound between Loop 202 and US 60, as well as the southbound lanes of SR 143 between Loop 202 and I-10, resumed operations early after wrapping up their respective construction projects. (The Arizona Republic)
3. In a week marked by high-profile real estate transactions in metro Phoenix, retired DreamWorks Animation President Lew Coleman and HGTV star Pete de Best made headlines by purchasing two of the area's most luxurious homes. Coleman and his wife, Anne Solbraekke, acquired an $8,850,000 Paradise Valley mansion featuring amenities like brass hardware from Amsterdam and an oversized pool with a firepit. Meanwhile, de Best, known for HGTV's "Flip or Flop," bought a $4,500,000 Mediterranean-style home in the Phoenix side of the Arcadia neighborhood, complete with an executive office and its own gate. (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Phoenix:

Tuesday, August 29

• Firebird - Central Flow At Sutra Studios (12:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Thunderbird Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two lost goats were found in nearby Paradise Valley over the weekend near the area of Scottsdale Road and McDonald Drive. Click the link to view photos of the animals, who have since been reunited with their owner. (KTAR.com)
• The Phoenix Police Department is reminding residents to protect their animals in extreme weather conditions. Per the updated city code, no tethering is allowed outside in over 100-degree temperatures. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• In nearby Glendale, police issued a Silver Alert for a missing 84-year-old man. Thomas Alexander, who has since been found, went missing on Sunday night. (KVOA Tucson News)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.