Wildfire Kills 19 Firefighters In Arizona

An Arizona forestry official says 19 firefighters have died battling a fast-moving wildfire.

Forestry spokesman Art Morrison says the firefighters were caught by the fire Sunday afternoon near the central Arizona town of Yarnell. He says they were forced to deploy their fire shelters.

Earlier Sunday, the wildfire prompted evacuations of 50 homes in several communities about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix. Later Sunday afternoon, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office expanded the evacuations to include more residents in the town of Yarnell.

The fire is believed to have been started by lightning.

A Facebook page in memory of the Arizona firefighters was created Sunday night where people are already leaving their condolences and support.

May the souls of these firefighters rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones.

Such a tragic incident...