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Danger Facing Wildland Fire Crews

Wildfires can be extremely dangerous—even for experienced firefighting personnel. On June 28, 2013, lightning started the Yarnell Hills fire in Arizona. The Granite Mountain Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Department, were dispatched to respond to the conflagration. While fighting the blaze, radio communications were problematic. Making matters worse, the weather shifted unexpectedly and closed off an escape route for the wildland fire crew. Nineteen members of the crew were tragically killed, and their story was depicted in the film “Only the Brave.” The movie is a good reminder that wildfire must be respected and that crews should undertake cautious measures to ensure safety.