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One hospitalized after more than 100 stings in Goodyear residential bee attack

Goodyear firefighters responded to a residence near Sarival Avenue and Van Buren Street after three people were stung. One person sustained more than 100 stings and was hospitalized in stable condition; two others declined transport. Firefighters used foam on the colony, and professional removal was advised.

Record ID: AZ-MARICOPA-GOODYEAR-2026-0929
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Date9/29/2026
LocationResidential area near Sarival Avenue and Van Buren Street, Goodyear, AZ, Maricopa, AZ, United States
CountryUnited States
State / ProvinceAZ
Record TypeResidential / Multi-Victim Incident
Trigger / ActivityResidential / Property Exposure
SeverityHospitalized / Multi-Victim Incident
Bee ID StatusBee ID Unknown
Aggression ClassificationSevere defensive bee attack
Source Language

Incident Summary

Goodyear firefighters responded to a residence near Sarival Avenue and Van Buren Street after three people were stung. One person sustained more than 100 stings and was hospitalized in stable condition; two others declined transport. Firefighters used foam on the colony, and professional removal was advised.

Public-Safety Lesson

Residential attacks can rapidly become multi-patient emergencies. Move into enclosed shelter early, call 911 for severe or numerous stings and leave colony removal to protected professionals.

Impact Flags

Human FatalityNo
Human HospitalizedYes
Animal FatalityNo
Responder InvolvedYes - Goodyear Fire Department

Source Information

Source: KTAR / 12News

Source Strength: B - Established Local News / Fire Department Information