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Distance from Fireside at Norterra to Sky Harbor Airport

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Fireside at Norterra is about 28 miles and 30 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, depending on the route and traffic.

Fireside at Norterra School District and Schools

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Fireside Norterra students are in Arizona’s Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD). Find public, private and charter schools in and near the community.

Installation of I-17 Wrong-Way Driver Detection System Underway
Road closures and restrictions will occur as the system is installed between downtown Phoenix and the Loop 101.
APS Electricity Rate Increase Approved
The Arizona Corporation Commission today approved a new rate plan for APS that will raise residential customers’ electric bills by $6 a month on average and offers some concessions to the rooftop solar industry.
APS to Study Forest Bioenergy as Potential Electricity Source
The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to evaluate forest bioenergy as part of its resource portfolio. “Arizona has a long history that clearly shows the devastating impact of wildfires,” said ACC Commissioner Boyd W. Dunn. “Forest bioenergy can serve an important role in maintaining Arizona’s forests, woodlands, and watersheds while providing a viable renewable energy source.”

Monsoon: Summer Thunderstorms in North Phoenix
Why is June 15 the official start of the monsoon, when thunderstorm activity doesn't usually ramp up until July? Find out, and learn how monsoon works and why thunderstorm activity tends to be stronger in North Phoenix than some other parts of the valley. Plus see some amazing photos and videos of monsoon storms.
Wild Animals: How to Handle Them (or Not)
Suppose you find a baby bird, javelina or deer that appears to be abandoned. Or maybe you have a coyote or bobcat hanging around your yard and acting strange. Or, worse, you're attacked by a wild animal. What do you do? Here's the advice (and the phone numbers) from Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Javelina: Facts, Habits and Dangers
Javelina are peccaries, not pigs. They are common in North Phoenix washes and in many parts of Arizona. They tend not to be dangerous but do sometimes charge and bite. Find out why, and what to do in a javelina face-off.