How did the Granite Mountain firefighters die?

All but one of the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew members died on June 30, 2013, while fighting the lightning-caused Yarnell Hill Fire. The crew died as they were overrun by flames in a box canyon. The fire too intense and moving too quickly for their shelters to protect them.

How did the firefighters died in only the brave?

The Yarnell Hill Fire was a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona, ignited by dry lightning on June 28, 2013. On June 30, it overran and killed 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. The victims were killed by the intense heat and flames of the fire.

Did the Granite Mountain Hotshots make a mistake?

An official with the Arizona State Forestry Division told a reporter Monday that the Granite Mountain Hotshots made mistakes and violated procedures that led to the deaths of 19 members of their crew on the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30. …

Does Brendan McDonough still fight fires?

Although McDonough doesn’t fight fires anymore, he became as excited as a kid on Halloween when a call came over on the intercom in the boardroom requesting help for an overdose in the city. “I love doing this. They asked me, ‘Hey, what do you want to do,’” McDonough said. “If I have time, pack it full.

How many firefighters died in the Yarnell Hill Fire?

The fire killed 19 firefighters. Flag-topped shovels with the names of the Granite Mountain Hotshots on their blades are a reminder of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives during the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013.

How did the Yarnell wildfire start?

Authorities believe the wildfire began with a lightning strike Friday in Yarnell, Ariz., about 90 miles northwest of Phoenix, and spread to at least 2,000 acres Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions.

How many firefighters have died in wildfires?

The 19 deaths amounted to the greatest loss of life for firefighters in a wildfire since 1933 when the Griffith Park fire in southern California claimed the lives on 29 firefighters, according to the National Fire Protection Association .

How is Yarnell remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots?

The community of Yarnell remembers the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots every June 30. This year’s 7th anniversary remembrance is taking place virtually. A 15-minute service begins at 4:30 p.m. today.