Yarnell, AZ Fire; 19 firefighters killed: Live blog, photos and more

Live updates and photos from the Yarnell, Arizona wildfire burning southwest of Prescott.

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Gabby and I are mourning the 19 firefighters who died in AZ yesterday.We honor their sacrifice& hope for safety for others battling fires.

by Mark Kelly via twitter 7/1/2013 3:51:56 PM
"These are the worst of times for firefighters." Roy Hall, incident commander #YarnellHallFire. "We held a moment of silence this morning"

by Corey Rangel via twitter 7/1/2013 3:52:10 PM
Heading up to Prescott to cover the wildfire that claimed the lives of 19 firefighters. Our thoughts are with their families today. @abc15

by Sara Goldenberg via twitter 7/1/2013 3:53:42 PM
My GOD, I've never in my life heard of that many firemen dying fighting a fire in Arizona, the families of these men and maybe women- I don't know, need our prayers and support, I can only imagine how grief stricken they must be, GOD be with them and help them.

by Mychaeltodd 7/1/2013 4:09:12 PM
The Arizona Cardinals mourn the loss of the 19 firefighters killed in the #YarnellFire. We extend our prayers to their family and friends.

by Arizona Cardinals via twitter 7/1/2013 4:09:22 PM
Memorial set up for the 19 fallen firefighters

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 4:12:55 PM
The crew killed in #yarnellfire worked other wildfires in recent weeks in New Mexico and AZ. The unit was established in 2002.

by Katie Conner via twitter 7/1/2013 4:13:15 PM
Smoke now visible from road block. Crews say wind could be changing direction of fire again. pic.twitter.com/gbQQfTn51i

by Katie Conner via twitter 7/1/2013 4:13:35 PM
"Yesterday, nineteen firefighters were killed in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire....They were heroes." Barack Obama #wildfire

by FlagstaffFire via twitter 7/1/2013 4:15:21 PM
Feel the need to do something? Continue their legacy. Prepare for wildfire. Become #Firewise. Protect firefighters #yarnell

by FlagstaffFire via twitter 7/1/2013 4:15:28 PM
Heavy hearts today for Arizona. pic.twitter.com/XDm9Z2KyZM

by Wheat Ridge Police via twitter 7/1/2013 4:28:08 PM
VIDEO: Air15 flies over big flames of Yarnell Hill Fire on.abc15.com

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 4:41:08 PM
My heart is still breaking over these 19 firefighters! They ran into danger to protect the town of Yarnell! True heroes! Donate @az100club

by Brandon Hamilton via twitter 7/1/2013 4:41:28 PM
#BREAKING Yarnell Hill Fire: Wildfire grows to more than 8,300 acres, 19 firefighters killed on.abc15.com/19Orb8o pic.twitter.com/MPaRRwV5Ne

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter edited by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 4:55:59 PM
NEW: ABC15's Corey Rangel spoke to sister of Wade Parker, 22. She confirms that her brother died while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 5:22:49 PM
LIVE VIDEO: Officials including @govbrewer to give updates on #YarnellFire at 10:30am. Watch live here: on.abc15.com/9YFUmE #abc15

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:26:04 PM
@abc15 my prayers for the lives lost! So tragic!

by Bes Hackney McGee via twitter 7/1/2013 5:35:41 PM
NOW: Governor Jan Brewer among speakers at 10:30 a.m. news conference. Watch now on ABC15, abc15.com or ABC15 Mobile app.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 5:38:03 PM
LIVE NOW: Governor Jan Brewer speaking at Yarnell Fire news conference. Available on ABC15, abc15.com and ABC15 Mobile.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 5:44:29 PM
Mayor KuyKendall: "We have to recognize there is still a fire going on and there is still men and women on the firelines doing their job."

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:44:46 PM
"19 lives were lost, brave men who gave their lives for friends and strangers." -- @GovBrewer #abc15 #YarnellFire

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:44:47 PM
.@GovBrewer through tears says tragedy is "unbearable" for her as well. #YarnellHillFire

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:48:19 PM
.@GovBrewer : "Ask God to bless their families, ask God to protect Prescott, Ariz. and ask God to protect the great state of Arizona."

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:51:12 PM
"Whatever the situation is that took place we haven't been able to explain yet." -- Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo #abc15 #YarnellFire

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:51:14 PM
#YarnellFire Officials say they have not yet been able to retrieve the bodies of fallen firefighters

by NickLocal6 via twitter 7/1/2013 5:53:25 PM
SW Area Incident Management Team says recovery of fallen firefighters is 1st priority in #YarnellFire. #breaking #abc15

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:53:46 PM
Names of the 19 fallen firefighters will be released later today in a news release, not in this news conference.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 5:54:13 PM
"The grief is going to take place, but the service will continue" - Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 5:57:47 PM
How it looks now during news conference on ABC15, abc15.com and ABC15 Mobile

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 5:59:42 PM
#YarnellFire Official: fallen firefighters had air support in the area. Why it wasn't effective under investigation

by NickLocal6 via twitter 7/1/2013 6:00:26 PM
@abc15 The dedication these men and women show is astounding. Still fighting to protect, even as they are dealing with unbearable grief. :-(

by Susan Jerumbo via twitter 7/1/2013 6:01:06 PM
"Only distraction (for teams) is how they're dealing with the grief." --Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo #YarnellFire #abc15

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 6:02:24 PM
NOW: Air15 flying over procession as bodies of 19 fallen firefighters are taken the Medical Examiner's Office in downtown Phoenix.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 6:29:23 PM
Are all the local residents of the area accounted for? Has the Sheriff's dept. been able to check the buildings that burned to make sure everyone got out safely? So worried about home-bound and disabled who are not able to evacuate by themselves.

by Heartbroken citizen 7/1/2013 6:32:13 PM
please keep this map up dated for us

by angie hoffman 7/1/2013 6:32:17 PM
TRAFFIC NOW: Road closures due to the procession taking the 19 fallen firefighters into downtown Phoenix: Jefferson closed at 9th Avenue; 8th Avenue closed from Washington to Madison.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 6:47:03 PM
Andrew Ashcraft, husband and father of 4, lost his life battling the Yarnell Fire. His family shared this beautiful photo with us.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 6:57:35 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and your family.

by Stephanie Statler 7/1/2013 7:13:18 PM
PHOTO: Young girl waves American flag as procession for fallen firefighters makes its way to downtown Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/GqXg6DkHe7

by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 7/1/2013 7:13:45 PM
A breathtaking sight awaiting the 19 fallen firefighters in downtown Phoenix

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 7:16:36 PM
NOTE: Names of all 19 fallen firefighters are expected to be released later today in a news release.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 7:18:23 PM
Beautiful

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 7:24:37 PM
Memorial service for the fallen firefighters will be 4 to 6 p.m.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 7:29:55 PM
PrescottFD tragedy hits home. 1 of the 19 firefighters killed is Kevin Woyjeck, son of #LACoFD Capt Joe Woyjeck. #YarnellHillFire

by LACoFD via twitter 7/1/2013 7:39:08 PM
1PM news conference: Families of fallen firefighters expected to speak. It will be available on ABC15, abc15.com and ABC15 Mobile app.

by Erisa Nakano-ABC15 7/1/2013 7:43:11 PM

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