Thirteen Years Since Yarnell Hill Fire | Phoenix News

Thirteen years after the Yarnell Hill Fire claimed 19 brave Granite Mountain Hotshots, their sacrifice still echoes — flames over 2,000 degrees, winds that trapped them, and a crew whose courage saved countless lives. Brendan McDonough, the sole survivor, honored them with a social media tribute, while Governor Hobbs ordered flags at half-staff. Today, a solemn remembrance at the Yarnell Hill Fire Memorial pays tribute to these heroes and all wildland firefighters who risk everything to protect us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41e82f082b61a762