Arizona Wildfire, 19 Firefighters Killed: Brave Men Who Lost their Lives Remembered for Their Sacrifice

A wildfire in Arizona has resulted in the deaths of 19 firefighters according to the New York Times.

You can read the article at the New York Times website right here.

Rodney Atkins has already taken to twitter to thank the men for their sacrifice. He says he is praying for Arizona, the firefighters and their families during this tragic time.

Praying for Arizona, the firefighters and their families. What a tragedy.

— Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) July 1, 2013

Jimmy Wayne is about as blown away by the event as anyone, tweeting simply, "19 firefighters died." He also posted a link to the New York Times article, which you can click on to read about the event in more detail if you wish.

19 firefighters died https://t.co/UcoKzORlMR — Jimmy Wayne (@JimmyWayne) July 1, 2013

Firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs one can have. It has been called one of the most stressful as well. For these men, we all thank them for their sacrifice. They will be remembered as brave souls who helped keep their fellow Americans safe.

If you hear any more information about the wildfire, please let us know down in the comments below. Updates about things like this helps families and fellow men and women stay safe and informed amidst tragedy like this one.

According to the New York Times, the firefighters killed were part of a group called the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. The entire group was killed in the fire. They were setting up an emergency camp when the situation turned for the worse. All information in this article was derived from the New York Times article, or twitter.