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brassmonkey · 06-30-2013, 09:50 PM

YARNELL, Ariz. (AP) ? Gusty, hot winds blew an Arizona blaze out of control Sunday in a forest northwest of Phoenix, overtaking and killing 19 members of an elite fire crew in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years.

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The "hotshot" firefighters were forced to deploy their fire shelters ? tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat ? when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, state forestry spokesman Art Morrison told The Associated Press.

The fire started Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. Officials ordered the evacuations of 50 homes in several communities, and later Sunday afternoon, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office expanded the order to include more residents in Yarnell, about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix.

Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo also said that 19 firefighters had been killed by the fire.

"The entire hot shot crew had been killed by the fire," he said. He said that the firefighters had to deploy the emergency shelters when "something drastic happened."

Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo also said that 19 firefighters had been killed by the fire.

"The entire hot shot crew had been killed by the fire," he said. He said that the firefighters had to deploy the emergency shelters when "something drastic happened."

The crew killed in the blaze had worked other wildfires in recent weeks in New Mexico and Arizona. The unit was established in 2002.

The National Fire Protection Association had previously listed the deadliest wildland fire involving firefighters as the 1994 Storm King Fire near Glenwood Springs, Colo., which killed 14 firefighters who were overtaken by a sudden explosion of flames.

Morrison said several homes in the community of Glenisle burned on Sunday. He said no other injuries or deaths have been reported from that area.

About 200 firefighters are fighting the wildfire, which has also forced the closure of parts of state Route 89. An additional 130 firefighters and more water- and retardant-dropping helicopters and aircraft are on their way.

Mike Reichling, Arizona State Forestry Division spokesman, told The Arizona Republic they're calling in federal help to fight the fire.

Roxie Glover, spokeswoman at Wickenburg Community Hospital, said that the hospital has been told to expect people with injuries.

The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, the sheriff's office said.

In another Arizona fire, a 2-acre blaze that started at a motorcycle salvage yard and spread to a trailer park has destroyed five mobile homes in the Gila County community of Rye, located more than 130 miles east of Yarnell

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Adam_M · 06-30-2013, 10:29 PM

That's really sad news! RIP

Spunky · 06-30-2013, 10:36 PM

I have huge respect for the Firefighters and police.not many people have the balls to do that.RIP

Markul · 06-30-2013, 11:25 PM

Holy shit. As a fellow part-time firefighter I feel for those guys, what a horrible way to go

Sarah_Jayne · 06-30-2013, 11:27 PM

Just horrible. I wanted to punch the guy on CNN that dealt with a firefighter crying on air by asking 'you are a bit emotional aren't you sir?'. Shut up.

Mutt · 07-01-2013, 05:13 AM

I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine. ~Kurt Vonnegut

heard this on the news this morning and couldn't believe it, never heard of 19 firefighters losing their lives at once.

crockett · 07-01-2013, 06:35 AM

I read it was actually a team of 20. Did the one guy live or was only 19 of them deployed? Regardless bet that last guy will have some problems to deal with.

Chris · 07-01-2013, 06:45 AM

So sad. I've grown up in a firefighting family so it kills me to see these stories.

Scott McD · 07-01-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by crockett

I read it was actually a team of 20. Did the one guy live or was only 19 of them deployed? Regardless bet that last guy will have some problems to deal with.

The 20th guy was the lookout, and he was 1 mile away...

brassmonkey · 07-01-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crockett

I read it was actually a team of 20. Did the one guy live or was only 19 of them deployed? Regardless bet that last guy will have some problems to deal with.

he's in the hospital

i think i heard that right. ill try to confirm it

crockett · 07-01-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

The 20th guy was the lookout, and he was 1 mile away...

Ahh that sucks.. Bad as it was for the 19 that died yo know thus guy is gonna have a rough time with with it.

seeandsee · 07-01-2013, 07:02 AM

jesus what really happened

alex.missyouth · 07-01-2013, 07:08 AM

Heard it today on the news. So sad to hear such news, I was surprised by the big number of casualties. 19! Incredible, those guys are real heroes.

pornguy · 07-01-2013, 07:21 AM

Thats really sad.

Made more so by the repeated use of the phrase " hot shot crew " even if its a title they have earned through training etc it makes them sound like show offs and idiots.

Chris · 07-01-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pornguy

Thats really sad.

Made more so by the repeated use of the phrase " hot shot crew " even if its a title they have earned through training etc it makes them sound like show offs and idiots.

hotshot is a termed used in wild firefighting. It has nothing to do with ego or being a show off

SilentKnight · 07-01-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

heard this on the news this morning and couldn't believe it, never heard of 19 firefighters losing their lives at once.

9/11

just a punk · 07-01-2013, 07:58 AM

19 at once. That's really horrible. RIP.

Sarah_Jayne · 07-01-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

hotshot is a termed used in wild firefighting. It has nothing to do with ego or being a show off

And even if it was, if you are the group that goes that deep into a fire, you can have a bit of ego.

JP-pornshooter · 07-01-2013, 10:14 AM

RIP
those guys are amazingly brave.

Scott McD · 07-01-2013, 10:23 AM

Still very hard to imagine them all at the time it happened. Wouldn't have been a quick death.

Just horrible to even think...

sperbonzo · 07-01-2013, 10:38 AM

Unfortunately, there will probably be a cheesy made-for-TV movie out in about 3 months. Chances are someone is buying the rights and writing a script as we speak....

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brassmonkey · 07-01-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Unfortunately, there will probably be a cheesy made-for-TV movie out in about 3 months. Chances are someone is buying the rights and writing a script as we speak....

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it will be on the lifetime channel.

jeez

pornguy · 07-01-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

hotshot is a termed used in wild firefighting. It has nothing to do with ego or being a show off

Great to know. But Im one of those people that never watches TV and have never heard the term before and to me, the sound because of Common usage sounds derogatory.

Thanks for the info.

brassmonkey · 07-01-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pornguy

Great to know. But Im one of those people that never watches TV and have never heard the term before and to me, the sound because of Common usage sounds derogatory.

Thanks for the info.

my father was a hotshot i was very young then. he had a lot of shovels i think they wear bright orange dont know why. he was telling me about the wind whipping the fire your way in a blink of an eye.

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brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,159	Breaking News: 19 firefighters die battling Arizona fire YARNELL, Ariz. (AP) ? Gusty, hot winds blew an Arizona blaze out of control Sunday in a forest northwest of Phoenix, overtaking and killing 19 members of an elite fire crew in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years. hotlinked The "hotshot" firefighters were forced to deploy their fire shelters ? tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat ? when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, state forestry spokesman Art Morrison told The Associated Press. The fire started Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. Officials ordered the evacuations of 50 homes in several communities, and later Sunday afternoon, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office expanded the order to include more residents in Yarnell, about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix. Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo also said that 19 firefighters had been killed by the fire. "The entire hot shot crew had been killed by the fire," he said. He said that the firefighters had to deploy the emergency shelters when "something drastic happened." Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo also said that 19 firefighters had been killed by the fire. "The entire hot shot crew had been killed by the fire," he said. He said that the firefighters had to deploy the emergency shelters when "something drastic happened." The crew killed in the blaze had worked other wildfires in recent weeks in New Mexico and Arizona. The unit was established in 2002. The National Fire Protection Association had previously listed the deadliest wildland fire involving firefighters as the 1994 Storm King Fire near Glenwood Springs, Colo., which killed 14 firefighters who were overtaken by a sudden explosion of flames. Morrison said several homes in the community of Glenisle burned on Sunday. He said no other injuries or deaths have been reported from that area. About 200 firefighters are fighting the wildfire, which has also forced the closure of parts of state Route 89. An additional 130 firefighters and more water- and retardant-dropping helicopters and aircraft are on their way. Mike Reichling, Arizona State Forestry Division spokesman, told The Arizona Republic they're calling in federal help to fight the fire. Roxie Glover, spokeswoman at Wickenburg Community Hospital, said that the hospital has been told to expect people with injuries. The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, the sheriff's office said. In another Arizona fire, a 2-acre blaze that started at a motorcycle salvage yard and spread to a trailer park has destroyed five mobile homes in the Gila County community of Rye, located more than 130 miles east of Yarnell full article... __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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