JULY 10, 2013
Yarnell Hill Firefighters honor fallen brothers
Highway 89 reopens
Two sets of memorial boards dedicated to the 19 fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots
are available for viewing. One set is posted at the intersection of Hwy 89 and W. Hayes Ranch Road. A second set available for the first time today from the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Overlook, established adjacent to Hwy. 89 in Yarnell. For the Yarnell overlook, a flagpole raised at the incident location will be visible in the distance.
Today, July 10, access to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Overlook in Yarnell will be by shuttle service ONLY from a parking area located at the intersection of Hwy 89 and W. Hays Ranch Road.
Vans will be available to transport individuals. Limited restroom facilities will be provided. Persons planning to visit the site today should plan for hot weather and long delays. Plan ahead by bringing food /drink, sunscreen, hats/umbrellas, and needed medications, and by topping off gas tanks.
Safety Advisory: Expect a high volume of traffic resulting in increased travel time and congestion that will likely result in extended delays. Please drive safely, as roads include curvy mountain passes with maximum speeds of 15 to 20 mph.
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
Joint Information Center: Today’s update will be the final Yarnell Hill Fire update, unless conditions change drastically. Questions concerning the Yarnel Hill Fire after today should be directed to the Joint Information Center in Prescott (928-445-4023, 928-445-1021, 928-445-1145). This Center serves as a clearinghouse for fire-related information. It will be staffed by public information officers and support staff from cooperating agencies engaged in fighting the fire, conducting a memorial service for the 19 fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots, and for the on-going investigation of the fatalities.
Fire Closures: Highway 89 is now open.
Fire Conditions and Weather: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s. Predicted winds today will be out of the south at 10 miles per hour. Relative humidity is expected to be 34.
Updates throughout the day today will be posted to the following websites:
Website: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3461/ (may be intermittently out of service due to high demand)
Follow the fire on Facebook at https://facebook.com/yarnellhillfire
