They were members of the 20-member Granite Mountain Hotshots, based in Prescott, AZ, a unit known for its bravery on the front lines. The group had already fought fires in New Mexico and Arizona, and was deployed to fight a fire in Yarnell, AZ.
Apparently they were trapped as the fire curved around, and forced to deploy their fireproof shelters. But the shelters worked at lower temperatures (300 degrees versus 500 degrees), and only for a brief period.
The 20th member survived only because he was moving the unit's truck at the time.
These are brave people whose memory should be celebrated. God bless them, and rest in peace.
Report's here. (And below)
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