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A look back at the Yarnell Hill Fire

The Yarnell Hill Fire remains one of the deadliest wildfires in Arizona history, and this is a firsthand look back at the moments surrounding the 2013 tragedy.

▶️ Watch the video: See firsthand aerial coverage and reporting from the Yarnell Hill Fire as the tragedy unfolded in 2013.

More than a decade has passed since the Yarnell Hill Fire near Yarnell, Arizona.

Ignited by lightning on June 28, 2013, the fast-moving blaze became one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history.

Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives.

Only one crew member survived after being assigned to a lookout position, away from the fire’s final path.

The tragedy remains the deadliest wildfire incident for firefighters since 9/11.

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