40+ Pictures Taken Before Tragedy Hit

46. Granite Mountain Hotshots

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On June 30, 2013, 19 of the 20 brave firemen lost their lives, making it the greatest loss of firefighters after 9/11. The men were part of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who were sent to put out a massive wildfire that was consuming most of Yarnell Hill, Arizona. Unfortunately, things took a terrible turn when the fire engulfed the team and killed them.

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