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Yarnell, AZ wildfire!
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ARNELL, AZ (CBS5/AP) -
Eighteen firefighters have been killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire in the Town of Yarnell.
The fast-moving fire has burned 250 structures in the Town of Yarnell and grown to 2,000 acres, command center officials said Sunday night.
Earlier, 19 firefighters battling the blaze in Yavapai County had not been heard from as the wildfire headed into the Town of Yarnell, fire officials said.
Around 6 p.m., authorities said they were unable to establish communications with them, although they had been seen from a helicopter.
Wickenburg Community Hospital is preparing to receive at least eight firefighters suffering injuries, said hospital spokeswoman Roxie Glovers. The extent of their injuries was not known.
More: http://www.kpho.com/story/22724064/w...ear-yarnell-az
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Damn this happened quickly! We just got our first real Monsoon Season drenching down here.
Pat
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