[29] President Barack Obama issued a statement on July 1, promising federal help and praising the 19 firefighters as heroes. [23] He had been serving as a lookout when the fire threatened to overtake his position. An evacuation shelter was set up at Yavapai College in Prescott, with members of the Red Cross providing cots and blankets for overnight stays, along with meals and medical assistance. Yarnell also killed more firefighters than any incident since 9/11. KEY. Fire Restrictions. According to the National Fire Protection Association, it was the greatest loss of life for firefighters in a wildfire since the 1933 Griffith Park fire, the greatest loss of firefighters in the United States since the September 11 attacks in 2001,[25] and the deadliest wildfire of any kind since the 1991 East Bay Hills fire. Inciweb Arizona Fire Maps A number of active fires are burning right now in Arizona, and the largest among them is the White Wing fire, currently at 1,200 acres. Legally-defensible property boundaries can only be established by state-registered professional land surveyors. [53] Brendan McDonough published his first-hand account, My Lost Brothers: The Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire's Lone Survivor (May 3, 2016).[54]. Arizona Emergency Information Network.

[48], The U.S. Forest Service released a series of videos on November 10, 2014, that were shot by wildland firefighters on the day of the Yarnell Hill tragedy. #DoveFire est. [28] She ordered flags flown at half-staff in Arizona through July 19. The views and opinions of individuals expressed herein do no necessarily state or reflect those of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and shall not be used for advertising or product-endorsement purposes. "[47] Brody further points out "battles that the Hotshots’ widows have faced over health insurance, taxes, labor law, and budgets, involving the online harassment of women". Wintry weather is expected from the Northern Plains to Upper Great Lakes with periods of snow and freezing rain. (reference: "The Fire Line" by Fernanda Santos, pub. Encircling the fatality site, 19 gabions, one for each hotshot, are united by chains. [50], The Weather Channel released a documentary, America Burning: The Yarnell Hill Fire Tragedy and the Nation's Wildfire Crisis (2014). Arizona's online source for real-time emergency updates, preparedness and hazard information . [32] Authorities said that US$800,000 had been raised for the families of the victims as of July 4.[33]. 2016). #AZFire #AZForestry On July 2, more than 3,000 people attended a public memorial service at an indoor stadium in Prescott Valley. The Yarnell Hill Fire is the sixth-deadliest American firefighter disaster in history, the deadliest wildfire ever in the state of Arizona, and (at least until 2014) was "the most-publicized event in wildland firefighting history. McDonough contacted the Granite Mountain Hotshots' team by radio to let them know of his situation. Although the film received average to good reviews, the box office did not fare well, going nearly $12 million below the film's budget. After moving the vehicles, Frisby and other members of the Blue Ridge Hotshots attempted to rescue the entrapped Granite Mountain Hotshots, but were forced back by the intense flames and heat of the fire. [26] The number of total fatalities—although not of firefighters—has since been surpassed by California's 2018 Camp fire which killed 85 civilians. For a complete list click on the Arizona Registered Land Surveyors link. A three-mile (4.8 km) path leads from a parking area on Highway 89 up to an observation deck. The Fire and Smoke Map displays information on ground level air quality monitors recording fine particulates (PM 2.5) from smoke and other sources, as well as information on fires, smoke plume locations, and special statements about smoke issued by various sources.. Fire data is available for download or can be viewed through a map interface. The georeferenced PDF maps are optomized for use with mobile apps, such as Avenza, which has GPS functionality and can zoom in past 100%. The 2020 Arizona wildfire season is a series of wildfires that burned across the state of Arizona.The season is a part of the 2020 Western United States wildfire season.Wildfires occur year-round in the state but are most numerous and typically burn the largest swaths of land during spring and summer.

NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of firefighters, scientists and users interested in monitoring fires. Users can subscribe to email alerts bases on their area of interest. Resources for the Media. [19][20] However, not all of the bodies were found inside the fire shelters. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in Arizona on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. [22], The lone survivor from the 20-man crew was 21-year-old Brendan McDonough. [34] Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park was created to honor the hotshots. Referene herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. [8], By July 1, the fire had expanded to over 8,300 acres (3,400 ha) and prompted the evacuation of the nearby community of Peeples Valley. [30], FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and United States Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell issued similar statements on July 1. 19 jersey in honor of the nineteen fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots. The redactions were done before these videos came into the possession of Arizona State Forestry. [16] Officials from the Red Cross said that 351 people spent at least one night at one of the shelters. Users should independently research, investigate, and verify all information before relying on it or using it in the preparation of legal documents. Under federal law, federal disaster relief is not available if there is insurance, and FEMA said: "damage to uninsured private residences from this was not beyond the response and recovery capabilities of the state (and) local governments and voluntary agencies. [18] The firefighters had apparently deployed fire shelters during the ambush, but the heat of the wildfire soared over 2,000 °F (1,090 °C). [7][15], A total evacuation of Yarnell and partial evacuation of Peeples Valley was ordered. Other factors that contributed to the tragedy include the terrain surrounding the escape route, which may have blocked the victims' view of the fire front and limited situational awareness, and problems with radio communications. [11] By the end of the day on July 3, the fire was reportedly 45 percent contained and showing no signs of expanding, thus allowing Peeples Valley residents to return to their homes on July 4. [39], After the fire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ruled that the fire did not qualify for disaster aid to homeowners because most of the homes that burned were insured. Fire near Dove Mountain-area. "This is as dark a day as I can remember," she said. On June 30, it overran and killed 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. [5], At around 5:36 p.m. MST (23:36 UTC) on June 28, 2013, a spell of dry lightning ignited a wildfire on Bureau of Land Management lands near Yarnell, Arizona, a town of approximately 700 residents located about 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Phoenix. Wildfire Map Track current fires and explore 10 years of fire history. Inciweb . "[This quote needs a citation] Brewer appealed to President Obama to overturn the decision. Final Catalina Fire Update; Siren system test in Oak Creek … [8] The fire was declared 100% contained on July 10. No evacs at this time. [3], On June 30, firefighters with the Prescott Fire Department's interagency Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun and killed by the fire. This map shows unprescribed wildfires currently burning in Arizona. Inciweb Arizona Fire Maps A number of active fires are burning right now in Arizona, and the largest among them is the White Wing fire, currently at 1,200 acres. Fire Maps. NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of firefighters, scientists and users interested in monitoring fires. Map; The Yarnell Hill Fire was a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona, ignited by dry lightning on June 28, 2013. This map is designed to: Allow the user to browse current conditions Referene herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Current Arizona Fire Restrictions and Closures Information ; @wildlandfireAZ Twitter List (#AZFire) Frequently Asked Questions; AZ 511 Travel Information; Southwest Area Fire Information. [21] The city of Prescott released the names of the 19 firefighters on July 1. Driving through the streets of Yarnell, the Blue Ridge Hotshots evacuated several residents who had failed to evacuate earlier. Before - During - After a Wildfire. Read on for more details. Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Property line representations and/or any other type of boundary, linear or point location representations contained within this data or displayed within these products are approximate, and cannot be used for authoritative location purposes. For a complete list click on the, Plan Review - Permitting and Inspection Information, AZ National Fire Incident Reporting System - NFIRS, https://dffm.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/DFFM_AIDC_Maps.pdfmaps, https://dffm.az.gov/sites/default/files/files/fire/dispatch/AIDC_60k_AZS_collection.pdfmaps. The commission levied a $559,000 fine.