19 firefighters killed battling Arizona wildfire: officials

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Eighteen firefighters died Sunday battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona, officials said.

YARNELL, Ariz. — Eighteen firefighters battling a fire in Arizona have died, fire officials said Sunday.

According to CNN, all of the victims were members of the Prescott Fire Department. The firefighers were battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, which has grown to nearly 2,000 acres.

Earlier, Arizona State Forestry Division officials said that as many as 19 firefighters were missing.

The fast-moving wildfire has forced nearby residents to evacuate. The fire started Friday but picked up momentum Sunday as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions.

Hundreds of firefighters battled the fire Sunday, with additional crews, helicopters and aircraft sent to the scene.

With AP


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