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19 Firefighters Working Yarnell Hill Fire Confirmed Dead (Arizona) (Update: 19 dead)
KSAZ-TV ^ | Sunday, June 30, 2013 | Jessica Flores

Posted on 06/30/2013 7:45:43 PM PDT by kristinn

Prescott Fire Department confirmed 19 firefighters have died while battling the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday night. They're part of the Prescott Granite Mountain Hot Shots.

The wildfire was likely caused by a lightning strike Saturday night.

The Yarnell Hill fire, about 35 miles southwest of Prescott, has burned about 1,300 acres and forced the evacuation of 50 homes.

The fire started Friday and has not yet burned down any structures, but Sunday night firefighters pushed the blaze back away from communities, hoping to keep the blaze from overtaking any homes.

A growing fire in Yarnell forced about 600 residents from their homes.

(Excerpt) Read more at myfoxphoenix.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: firefighter; firefighters; fireman; firemen; lightning; prescott; wildfires; yarnellhill
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To: KC Burke

all were sons of Prescott area firefighters and average age is 22 years old


141 posted on 06/30/2013 11:28:23 PM PDT by advertising guy (golf in june in Phoenix ? it's so dry, our gators use Gold Bond)
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To: advertising guy

Ugh.


142 posted on 06/30/2013 11:42:22 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Psalm 83)
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To: advertising guy

One young gal on the team from the other thread’s picture.


143 posted on 06/30/2013 11:44:02 PM PDT by KC Burke (Officially since Memorial Day they are the Gimmie-crat Party.)
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To: KC Burke

I’m at the office apt near Bell Rd and 19th ave and the wind is blowin something fierce


144 posted on 06/30/2013 11:45:37 PM PDT by advertising guy (golf in june in Phoenix ? it's so dry, our gators use Gold Bond)
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To: kristinn
I am a volunteer firefighter with the Country Fire Authority of Victoria, Australia - another place where wildfire is a constant threat. I heard about this disaster a few minutes ago through CFA sources - it is spreading among us.

We feel we've lost brothers. We feel for the loss, and those left behind.

We learn a creed here and I want to share it if I may.

When lives are in danger
Though your own is in doubt
You still have to go in
You don't have to come out.

These brave firefighters did all they could until they could do more.

Salute.

145 posted on 07/01/2013 12:12:15 AM PDT by naturalman1975 ("America was under attack. Australia was immediately there to help." - John Winston Howard)
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To: advertising guy

I’m in Maricopa in Pinal County. We had a dust storm earlier and howling winds all evening. The lights kept flickering earlier but no rain and only a little lightening.


146 posted on 07/01/2013 12:12:25 AM PDT by Prince of Space (Be Breitbart, baby. LIFB.)
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To: kristinn

Brave men!


147 posted on 07/01/2013 1:03:11 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: kristinn
How awfull! Best wishes to their families.

In my youth, I was attached to a County fire-fighting unit in Saugus, CA. I fought many brush fires and a couple of structure fires in that unit. No one has any idea of the word "heat" until they do such. We had not heat protection other than our shovels to keep the heat off our faces, while trying to dig out the flames.

While running into structural fire as trained, I was almost electrocuted by a downed powerline. I saw it sparking and back off immediately. I was a lucky one. Another crew mention was not so lucky. He was my friend.

Some months after I had left, everyone in my crew #4 was burnt to death (except for the truck/water boy down below) due to an inexperienced city crew chief who mistakenly trapped them into a canyon. Some 10 or 12 young boys perished. Sorry, to far back to remember how many were attached to a crew, but do remember it was my crew that perished.

In structural fires flashbacks/blowouts/structural failures are the cause of the deaths of fire-fighters. In brush fires, it's usually because of blowups (as used to be called), where the fire ignites dried brush fuel sitting in a canyon and ignites everything and races up a hill and over and catches the crew on the other side by surprise. Could have the terminology wrong since it was in 1960's.

Also, as flight deck personnel, I've practiced fire-fighting and remember all the films of the various fires/explosions during training regarding the Oriskany and Forrestal. They were devasting to both carriers. Safety procedures have been in place since then.

While I support most LEO's, our Fire-fighters are the most brave and selfless amongst any civilian force. They go where no one else will, not even most cops.

My respect and yes, feelings go out to those genuine heroes, who actually earn the name. I will cry tonight for their honor and dedication, as I've cried for so many fire-fighters in the past, especial crew Number 4 of Saugus, Cal.

Rodger Hunter Los Angeles County forrestry fire-fighter 1967 to 1968. Navy fire-fighter: 1975-1987. Flight deck fire-fighter.

148 posted on 07/01/2013 1:36:34 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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To: naturalman1975
When lives are in danger
Though your own is in doubt
You still have to go in
You don't have to come out.

That is the perfect credo for any fireman. Thank you and may and may you have cool hose lines on your back.

149 posted on 07/01/2013 1:44:10 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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To: kristinn

I’m so sorry to hear that. These brave firefighters put their lives on the line to protect people they don’t even know. They are heroes. My God welcome them into his kingdom, and may he be with their families in this difficult time.


150 posted on 07/01/2013 1:47:10 AM PDT by Pinkbell
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To: kristinn; y'all

Some things I found on *gasp* Facebook.

“In Light of the Tragedy as a result of the Yarnell fire and to Honor of America’s Heros, the Firefighters, Lamb of God Bible Church will be opening its doors Monday, July 1st and Tuesday, July 2nd round the clock. On Wednesday, from 5:00-8:00pm, we invite you to come enjoy a delicious hamburger & hot dog BBQ (with all the fixins’).

While you’re at the church, please feel free to step into our Sanctuary where a “River of God’s Love” is flowing!! Come and pray for the families of our Firefighters who lost their lives and those who are still being called to battle the fire(s).
Come One - Come All. LoGBC is located at 2615 E. 7th Avenue.
Donations will be accepted and all money raised will go to support the families of the fallen Hot Shots...
SEE YOU THERE!

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The Town of Wickenburg has opened up the rodeo grounds for horse and livestock evacuation. Additionally, I know of 2 households for horse evacuation.

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Prescott College is offering its Village residence hall (7-8 person
condo units with shared kitchen and capability to house families and
disabled individuals) as temporary shelter for victims of the fire
tragedy. Contact Shar or Bill at 928-713-8915 or
Shar.jenniges@prescott.edu.

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Hassayampa Inn: We have 10 rooms available complimentary for Yarnell evacuees for 2 nights. Please call us at 928.778.9434 or 1.800.322.1927 to make arrangements!

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http://www.wffoundation.org/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=5

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(I can not vouch for the donation site...perhaps someone can for me?)


151 posted on 07/01/2013 2:23:20 AM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Psalm 83)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Back in the late 50s/early 60s they had something similar happen in a place called Mann Gulch (I believe in Montana). A group of firefighters was caught on a grass-covered hill by a wildfire. Their senior guy survived when he lit a small fire in the grass then lay down in the burnt-out section (and the wildfire passed around him); he was slightly burned but OK. The remainder tried to out run it up the hill, and wouldn’t drop their equipment (which slowed them down). Those that didn’t die immediately died within the next few days; I believe it was 17 of them.


152 posted on 07/01/2013 3:21:12 AM PDT by kearnyirish2 (Affirmative action is economic war against white males (and therefore white families).)
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To: kristinn

Sorry this tragedy took place. So many people will be affected negatively. So sad.


153 posted on 07/01/2013 5:18:48 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Breaking News: Hillary not running in 2016. Brain tumor found during recent colonoscopy...)
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To: kitchen
He'll be back for the photo op.

After he slaps a few more travel stickers on AF1.

154 posted on 07/01/2013 5:21:48 AM PDT by catfish1957 (Face it!!!! The government in DC is full of treasonous bastards)
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To: Patriot Babe

Just shut up. Please. I’m as repelled by him as anyone, but Presidents travel. Get over it. This has zero to do with Obama.

My brother in law is a firefighter in Prescott, and I’m trying to find out information right now. And stupid comments like yours don’t help.


155 posted on 07/01/2013 6:09:13 AM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: kristinn

Prayers up for these brave heroes.


156 posted on 07/01/2013 6:41:38 AM PDT by VictoryGal (Never give up, never surrender! REMEMBER NEDA)
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To: kearnyirish2

I think the book about the Mann Fire was by Sebastian Junger called “Young Men and Fire.”


157 posted on 07/01/2013 6:43:26 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: bigdaddy45

Prayers up for your brother.


158 posted on 07/01/2013 6:43:54 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Norman Maclean wrote Young Men and Fire.

He was the English professor celebrated at the time his autobiographical story A River Runs Through It was made into a movie.

He fought wild fire in his youth.


159 posted on 07/01/2013 7:17:01 AM PDT by KC Burke (Officially since Memorial Day they are the Gimmie-crat Party.)
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To: KC Burke

Thanks, for some reason Junger was stuck in my head.


160 posted on 07/01/2013 7:24:31 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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