Yarnell Hill Fire 10 years later: Lessons learned, lives remembered, community rebuilt
YARNELL – Ten years later, the story of Yarnell is one of loss but also survival. A Navajo heirloom emerging intact from the rubble. A burned, wounded cat seeking comfort from a stranger. And a firefighter, the lone survivor of the hotshots crew, trying to rebuild a life and answer a question that haunts him: “Why didn’t I die that day?”
Remembering heroes: New mural honors Granite Mountain Hotshots and their impact on Prescott
PRESCOTT – Ten years after the Yarnell Hill Fire, where 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots perished, a mural honoring their lives was unveiled at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.
Arizona has had fewer wildfires than last year, but the blazes are bigger
PHOENIX – There are fewer wildfires in Arizona this year compared to last, but these blazes are burning significant acreage.
Town shows its gratitude for the sacrifices of the Yarnell Hill 19
YARNELL – The sixth anniversary of the Yarnell Hill Fire was remembered in a ceremony on Sunday. The town continues to heal, grow and show gratitude in the wake of the tragedy.
Hotshots: Support, criticism follow news of new Arizona pro football team’s name
TEMPE – A new football league has stirred controversy with the name "Hotshots." For some, its a tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots. For others, it's exploiting a tragedy.
