Did the Granite Mountain Hotshots burn or suffocate?

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.

Why didn’t the fire shelters work for the Granite Mountain Hotshots?

“They were all under fire shelters and the fire shelters didn’t help them in that particular case.” With temperatures exceeding 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit with extreme turbulent air conditions, Mason notes no fire shelter could have protected that crew on June 30 of 2013.

How big was the Yarnell Fire?

The Yarnell Hill Fire, which began June 28, 2013, burned across 8,400 acres and ruined more than 100 structures.

Did the Yarnell firefighters burn to death?

Yavapai County, Arizona, U.S. 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.

What does Brendan McDonough do now?

is the lone survivor of the Yarnell Hill fire tragedy of 2013. Today he is a public speaker and works with numerous nonprofits for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services. He lives in Prescott, Arizona.

What’s Brendan McDonough doing now?

Today he is a public speaker and works with numerous nonprofits for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services. He lives in Prescott, Arizona. McDonough is an uplifting speaker, whose courage to find support at his weakest has inspired others to find their own tribes of support.

What caused the Yarnell Hill Fire?

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.

How old was the average Yarnell Hill Fire Crew?

The average age of the crew was 27. Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer, above, signed a special declaration allocating more state resources to fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. Here is what you need to know about this elite unit that lost most of its crew yesterday:

What is happening in Yarnell Hill Arizona?

In the mountains near the city of Yarnell Hill Arizona, a vigorous new growth of shrubs and grasses has started to return to this scorched landscape as the land heals. In the aftermath of YH we sort through the reports, the clouds of ash, blackened stumps, charred homes, and the general hubris of public debate, hoping to chart a better way.

What can historical wildfire data tell us about future fires?

Wildfires similar to the Yarnell Hill Fire can develop at any time, making it extremely important to analyze them. NCEI’s historical wildfire data provide decision makers and constituents with the needed tools to ensure the public is better prepared for future fires.