These stunning photos of the Yarnell Hill Fire – some taken by members of the Hotshot crew who later lost their lives – speak volumes about the bravery of firefighters who risk their lives to protect the communities in the fire's path. These photos give us a sense of the enormity of the challenge that firefighters faced in battling a raging, wind-driven wildfire on rugged, mountainous terrain.
All photos are from the accident-investigation reports commissioned by the Arizona State Forestry Division and Arizona OSHA.