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Yarnell Hill Fire

Wildfire
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. Wikipedia
Number of deaths: 19
Start date: June 28, 2013
Cause: Dry lightning
Coordinates: 34°14′54″N 112°45′29″W / 34.24833°N 112.75806°W
Non-fatal injuries: 23
Structures destroyed: 129
Location: Yarnell and Yavapai County