Person dies from bubonic plague in northern Arizona, first such death since 2007.

A person in northern Arizona has died from bubonic plague, a rare disease caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria. The individual died at Flagstaff Medical Center despite life-saving efforts. This is the first plague-related death in the area since 2007. Health officials urge residents to avoid flea bites and contact with wild animals to prevent further cases. The plague is historically linked to the deadly outbreaks in medieval Europe.