A ceremony was held in Prescott on June 30 to honor the memory of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. Prescott officials also dedicated a memorial statue for the fallen hotshots. This marks the 11th anniversary of the tragic event, which is remembered as the deadliest day in Arizona firefighting history. The ceremony and memorial serve as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of these Arizona firefighters, and a reminder of the dangers faced by those who protect communities from wildfires.
Arizona’s wildfire season is getting more intense each year. On #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay, and everyday, we’re grateful for the wildland firefighters who risk their lives to keep our communities safe and secure.
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Prescott officials to dedicate memorial statue for 19 hotshots killed in Yarnell Hill Fire https://t.co/NF5l9lMUGh
A ceremony will honor the memory of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. https://t.co/avOkVPdqyo
It’s been 11 years since Arizona lost 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in the Yarnell Hill Fire. We honor their legacy and thank all Arizona firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.