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National Public Radio: Thirty-four wildland firefighters died in the line of duty this year. Some of those fatalities were isolated incidents, but one event captured the nation's attention, sparking a larger conversation about the new dangers firefighters face.
That event unfolded in central Arizona on Sunday afternoon, June 30.
"I'm here with Granite Mountain Hot Shots, our escape route has been cut off," says a crew boss on recently released radio traffic from the Yarnell Hill Fire. "We are preparing a deployment......
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Tragic Year For Wildland Firefighters Ends In Reflection
Posted by National Public Radio: Kirk Siegler on December 28th, 2013
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