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Yarnell Memorial Brendan McDonough, the sole surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew hugs Vice-President Joe Biden during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial Brendan McDonough, right, the sole surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew hugs Darrell Willis, Division Chief of the Prescott Fire Department, during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial A firefighter holds an axe during the processional of the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial Alumni of the Granite Mountain Hotshots take their seats at the start of the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial The names of the 19 fallen firefighters are displayed during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo speaks during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Brendan McDonough recites The Hot Shot's Prayer during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial The combined fire, emergency services and military honor guard performs during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Brendan McDonough, the only surviving member of his crew, receives a hug from Vice President Joe Biden during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski , Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Vice President Joe Biden rubs his eyes during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial Brendan McDonough, left, the sole surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew hugs Tim Hill, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona before McDonough recited the "Hotshots Prayer" during the service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial A woman touches the photo of Grant McKee during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial Harold A. Schaitberger, left, General President of the International Association of Firefighters and Vice President Joe Biden stand during the "National Anthem" during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Yarnell Memorial Brendan McDonough, center, the sole surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots crew takes his seat after saying the "Hotshots Prayer" during the "Our Fallen Brothers" memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Firefighters Killed Dixie Rudolph reacts to a U.S. Marine Corps flyover near the end of a memorial service, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Thousands of firefighters from around the nation arrived to attend a memorial service for Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots to pay final respects on Tuesday at the minor league hockey arena in Prescott Valley, not far from where they died Sunday, June 30. Nineteen members of the crew were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed With seating inside Tim's Toyota Center filled, Los Angeles firefighter Caleb McEvers, second from right, kisses his girlfriend, Kimberly Bickly on the head while watching a memorial service for Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots on a jumbotron screen from a lot outside, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Thousands of firefighters from around the nation arrived to pay final respects on Tuesday at the minor league hockey arena in Prescott Valley, not far from where they died Sunday, June 30. Nineteen members of the crew were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed With seating inside Tim's Toyota Center filled, Los Angeles firefighter Frank Contreras, right, holds his daughter, Tahlia Contreras while watching a memorial service for Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshots from a lot on a screen outside, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Thousands of firefighters from around the nation arrived to attend the service to pay final respects at the minor league hockey arena in Prescott Valley, not far from where they died Sunday, June 30. Nineteen members of the crew were overrun by smoke and fire while battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, left, looks on as Brendan McDonough, the only surviving member of his crew, right, receives a hug from Prescott, Ariz. Mayor Marlin Kuykendall, during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the 19 Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Firefighters Killed Brendan McDonough, the only surviving member of his crew, says "I miss my brothers," during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the 19 Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Firefighters Killed An honor guard presents families with an American flag during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the 19 Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Firefighters Killed An honor guard presents Juliann Ashcraft, wife of fallen firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, with an American flag during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the 19 Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Firefighters Killed Drum Major Brian Brendel of the Prescott Memorial Pipe and Drums leads the massed band during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the 19 Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Yarnell Firefighter Memorial An honor guard presents Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Joe Woyjeck and his family with an American Flag honoring their son, Kevin Woyjeck, during a memorial service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, for the nineteen Granite Mountain hotshot firefighters that were killed on June 30 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski, Pool)

Firefighters Killed Photo This photo that appeared anonymously on Facebook on Thursday, July 4, 2013, shows what officials confirmed to The Associated Press, as the 19 dead firefighters draped in American flags by Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher, shortly after they were found dead near Prescott, Ariz., on June 30, 2013. Several media outlets, including the Arizona Republic and USA Today, published the photo on Friday, July 5, 2013. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew died Sunday, June 30, 2013 fighting the Yarnell Hills Fire, about 40 miles southwest of Prescott. (AP Photo)

Firefighters Killed Logan Bates, 13, wears the number 19, along with other members of the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association, before walking in the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade, Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The number 19 represents the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who were killed battling a blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. last week. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yarnell Hill Fire Items are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the Fire Station No. 7 memorial for fallen firefighters Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Items are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the Fire Station No. 7 memorial for fallen firefighters Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Russ Reason, Jr., of North Pole, Alaska, places a signed hat from oil refinery firefighters in Alaska at a makeshift memorial at the Fire Station No. 7 memorial for fallen firefighters Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Gail Miller comforts her brother, Walt Adams, before a community meeting for Yarnell Hills Fire evacuees at the Red Cross Shelter in Wickenburg, Ariz. on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Miller's home in Glen Ilah was spared from the fire but Adam's home is in question. Nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters were killed by the out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)

070620130728 PNI-0707 procession A procession of 19 hearses drives through Phoenix, Sunday, July 7, 2013. The 19 Hotshot firefighters were carried in procession in separate hearses from Phoenix to Prescott, Ariz. They had been killed fighting a wildfire about a week ago. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Cheryl Evans) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

070620130728 PNI-0707 procession A procession of 19 hearses drives through Phoenix, Sunday, July 7, 2013. The 19 Hotshot firefighters were carried in procession in separate hearses from Phoenix to Prescott, Ariz. They had been killed fighting a wildfire about a week ago. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic,Cheryl Evans ) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Firefighters Killed A procession of 19 hearses for the 19 fallen Arizona firefighters drives through the desert, Sunday, July 7, 2013, near Wickenburg, Ariz, The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields last Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Firefighters Killed Hearses carrying the bodies of the Granite Mountain Hotshots pass by Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service Fire personnel along Highway 89, by the BLM's Mohave Mountain Fire Center-north of Wickenburg, Ariz. to honor the fallen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, whose bodies were being returned to Prescott, Ariz, Sunday, July 7, 2013 from Phoenix. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

Firefighters Killed A line of hearses makes their way north on Highway 89, south of Congress, Ariz. as the bodies of the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots were returned to Prescott, Ariz. from Phoenix, Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

Firefighters Killed Members of the Baker River Hotshots from Sedro Wooley, Washington and Bureau of Land Management fire personnel lined Highway 89, by the BLM's Mohave Mountain Fire Center-north of Wickenburg, Ariz to honor the fallen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew as the bodies of the 19 firefighters were returned to Prescott, Ariz., Sunday, July 7, 2013 from Phoenix. All, save one, of the crew perished fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 28, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

Firefighters Killed Former Central Yavapai firefighter Adam Avon, left, and Lee Montgomery wipe away tears after a procession of hearses through downtown Prescott July 7, 2013. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew died June 30 fighting the Yarnell Hills Fire, about 40 miles southwest of Prescott, Ariz. Avon is now a captain with Avon Fire in Conn. and Montgomery is a firefighter with Denver Fire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)

Firefighters Killed From left, Diane McLaughlin, Joel Cox and Joan and Tommy Meridith watch the procession of hearses carrying 19 firefighters from Jersey Lilly Saloon in Prescott July 7, 2013. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew died June 30 fighting the Yarnell Hills Fire, about 40 miles southwest of Prescott, Ariz. The Meridiths are owner of the saloon on Whiskey Row. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)

Yarnell Hills Fire Andrea Pendaloza, 7, from Prescott, watches a procession of hearses carrying 19 firefighters drove through downtown Prescott, Ariz., Sunday, July 7, 2013. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew died June 30 fighting the Yarnell Hills Fire, about 40 miles southwest of Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)

Firefighters Killed Kenneth Salahuddin, left, crew boss for members of the Tribal Nations Response Team firefighters, pays respect to the procession of hearses carrying the 19 fallen firefighters travels through Peeple's Valley on highway 89 Sunday, July 7, 2013 on its way to Prescott. The team has been fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire since July 1st. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A young boy holds his hat as he and others stand for the national anthem before the start of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. A mile-high city about 90 miles northwest of Phoenix, Prescott remains a modern-day outpost of the pioneer spirit. It's that spirit that will guide officials as they navigate the days ahead and figure out how to honor the elite Hotshot firefighters who died in a nearby wind-driven wildfire that is still burning. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A message seen on the marquee of a local restaurant, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., is addressed to the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who died when an out-of-control blaze overtook them near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday. From the picturesque town square to famous Whiskey Row, life goes on in Prescott, but so too does the mourning for their lost heroes, some of them native sons. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A rodeo outrider leads a riderless horse with a firefighter's helmet and boots in the stirrups before the start of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The notoriously rambunctious annual rodeo contest in Prescott added a solemn new ritual this week in tribute to the 19 firefighters who were killed Sunday near Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns Spectators stand as the U.S. flag is paraded around the rodeo arena before the start of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. A mile-high city about 90 miles northwest of Phoenix, Prescott remains a modern-day outpost of the pioneer spirit. It's that spirit that will guide officials as they navigate the days ahead and figure out how to honor the elite Hotshot firefighters who died in a nearby wind-driven wildfire that is still burning. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A woman stands with her family as a prayer is said over the loudspeakers at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz., for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who were killed Sunday near Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A rodeo outrider leads a riderless horse with a firefighter's helmet and boots in the stirrups before the start of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The notoriously rambunctious annual rodeo contest in Prescott added a solemn new ritual this week in tribute to the 19 firefighters who were killed Sunday near Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns A crowd gathers to greet the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew trucks as they are driven through downtown Prescott, Ariz. Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Until Sunday, the quaint town was home to two of Arizona's 18 highly qualified Hotshot crews. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, based in Prescott, were killed Sunday when a windblown wildfire overcame them. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Town Mourns After gathering with a crowd to greet the procession of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew trucks passing through town, a woman crosses a street with a United States flag in downtown Prescott, Ariz. Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Until Sunday, the quaint town was home to two of Arizona's 18 highly qualified Hotshot crews. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, based in Prescott, were killed Sunday when a windblown wildfire overcame them. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Garret Zuppiger This undated photo provided by the University of Arizona shows 27-year-old Garret Zuppiger. Zuppiger, a University of Arizona graduate who grew up in the Phoenix area, was one of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot firegfighters, based in Prescott, Ariz. who were killed by the windblown wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Courtesy University of Arizona)

Firefighters Killed A family member wipes her face during a community vigil on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. for the 19 firefighters from Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed An Arizona Ranger salutes during a community vigil on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. in Prescott, Ariz. for the 19 firefighters from Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

APTOPIX Firefighters Killed Family members hug during a community vigil on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. for the 19 firefighters from Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Family members hug during a community vigil on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. for the 19 firefighters from Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Juliann Ashcraft Juliann Ashcraft, the wife of deceased firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, arrives for a community vigil on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. for the 19 firefighters from Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Yarnell Hill Fire Granite Mountain Hotshots Immediate family members of firefighters killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire embrace each other before the start of a memorial service at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots died in an out-of-control wildfire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Pat Shannahan)

Yarnell Hill Fire Granite Mountain Hotshots Lauren Ristow, left, ALexandra Goswick, middle, and Randy Ristow hold hands as they pray to honor the 19 firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire during a memorial service at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott, Ariz.-based Granite Mountain Hotshots died in an out-of-control wildfire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Pat Shannahan)

Yarnell Hill Fire Donna Chamblee, left, of Dewey, Ariz. and Nicole Fought, 19, of Prescott Valley, Ariz. hold signs during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Granite Mountain Hotshots As the sun sets behind Granite Mountain community members fill the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. to honor the 19 firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots died in an out-of-control wildfire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Pat Shannahan)

Yarnell Hill Fire Granite Mountain Hotshots Immediate family members of firefighters killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire embrace each other before the start of a memorial service at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots died in an out-of-control wildfire. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Pat Shannahan)

Yarnell Hill Fire Kimberly Reynolds of Prescott Valley, Ariz. closes her eyes during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Fred Dangler and Nicole Gambill of Prescott, Ariz. embrace their children Evan, 9, right and Aidan, 8, during a candlelight vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire People stand during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Cooper Carr, right, a Sedona Firefighter and formerly of the Prescott Hot Shots, hugs Prescott Fire Captain Kevin Keith during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Keira Ewing, 15, of Prescott Valley, Ariz. cries during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Noelle Ewing, right, of Prescott Valley, Ariz. cries alongside her daughter, Keira Ewing, 15, during a candlelight vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Samantha Bethany of Prescott Valley wipes away tears during a vigil for the 19 firefighters killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire, on the football field at Prescott High School in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Mementos are posted on a fence outside Fire Station 7 in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in a makeshift memorial for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Mementos are posted on a fence outside Fire Station 7 in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in a makeshift memorial for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire A plaque is posted on a fence outside Fire Station 7 in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in a makeshift memorial for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Crosses with the names of the deceased lean on a fence outside Fire Station 7 in Prescott, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in a makeshift memorial for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who were killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Firefighters Killed A mourner is comforted during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring the 19 firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters was overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed A chain with 19 links hangs locked on the fence outside the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The chain, left by Slade Graves, has 19 links to signify 19 men linked. Graves said she wanted to give the combination of the lock to the survivor of the team of Hotshots killed by an out-of-control blaze near Yarnell, Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Mourners embrace during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring the 19 firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters was overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

APTOPIX Firefighters Killed Mourners seated in a section reserved for friends and family react during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring the 19 firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters was overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Mourners embrace during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring the 19 firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Mourners stand together during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring the 19 firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters was overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Firefighters embrace as a group during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring their 19 fellow firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Carianne Sarvar, left, and Kathy Stapp, look over a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. Sarvar said her child attends the same daycare as one of the children of the fallen firefighters. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Angela Clark, left, her daughter Chloe, middle, and Theresa Winquest visit a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Families gather at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Wade Parker A picture of fallen firefighter Wade Parker is displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Adam Higgins, left, and his brother Noah place flowers at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Families gather at Fire Station 7, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Firefighters Killed Students of Prescott High School pull the U.S. and Arizona state flags to half staff, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz., outside the school in honor of the 19 Hotshot firefighters killed on Sunday when when an out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group near Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighter Killed David Turbyfill, father of firefighter Travis Turbyfill, who was killed fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire, is comforted by his wife, Shari Turbyfill in front of Prescott Fire Station 7 on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Nineteen of the 20 members of the elite firefighting team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Firefighters Killed Maggie Greenwood adds flowers to a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Firefighters Killed Firefighters are given a standing ovation as they enter the auditorium for a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Yarnell Hill Fire Volunteer Jon Navarro checks on animals at a makeshift animal shelter at Yavapai College for those affected by the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Wildfires Arizona Tara Reyes, Kevin Ray, Pastor Tim Parker, Markis Youoston and T.J. Youoston carry donated supplies from Walmart to the Red Cross Shelter for those affected by the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Yarnell Hill Fire James McNaughton plays "Amazing Grace" during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Gina Martinez, center, and Chase Madrid, center right, comfort each other during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Madrid is a former Granite Mountain Hotshot and knew many of the firefighters who were killed. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Prescott Fire Marshal Don Devendorf speaks during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Yarnell Hill Fire Levi Weinberger, right, raises his hand with others to indicate he knew a firefighter that was killed during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Firefighters Killed The Bragg family gathers near a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen)

Diamondbacks Mets Firefighters Tribute Baseball A jersey honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz., hangs in the Arizona Diamondback's dugout before the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Monday, July 1, 2013 in New York. The firefighters died Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Firefighters Killed Mayer fire department chaplain Rev. Bob Ossler, reacts during a memorial service for 19 wildland firefighters, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Nineteen Hotshot firefighters were killed on Sunday when when an out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group near Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Firefighters embrace as a group during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring their 19 fellow firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters were overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Firefighters gather during a memorial service Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., honoring their 19 fellow firefighters killed battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., Sunday. The elite crew of firefighters was overtaken by the out-of-control blaze as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Firefighters Killed Firefighters wait to go inside for a memorial service in Prescott, Ariz., Monday, July 1, 2013. The firefighters were honoring 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who were killed while battling an out-of-control wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz., on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Wildfires Arizona Keith Gustafson, of Prescott, counts out 19 bottles of water he just placed at a memorial in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Wildfires Arizona David Turbyfill of Prescott, the father of Travis Turbyfill, who was killed fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire is comforted by his wife, Shari Turbyfill (not Travis' mother) in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)

Wildfires Arizona Lana Pomel, whose friend's son was a member of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, cries listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)

Wildfires Arizona A procession carrying the bodies of the firefighters who died Sunday fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire heads down Grand Ave. toward the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Mark Henle)

Firefighters Killed Members of the Prescott fire department embrace as they arrive to listen in at a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the Granite Mountain Hot Shots, an elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Prescott mayor Marlin Kuykendall, left, walks with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer after a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that overtook a firefighting crew and killed 19 people. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Dan Fraijo Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The bodies of 19 members of an elite firefighting crew killed after being overrun by an Arizona wildfire have been retrieved from the mountain where they died. Fraijo now says all 19 were from the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots. Authorities earlier said one of the men wasn't a crew member. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that overtook a firefighting crew and killed 19 of the 20-member team. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yarnell Hill Fire Mary Carruthers visits her cat, Freckles, at an animal shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz., on Monday, July 1, 2013. Mary and her husband Ron believe their house survived the fire, but know that other family members' homes in Yarnell were destroyed. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Yarnell Hill Fire Incident Commander Roy Hall pauses when asked about the fallen firefighters Monday, July 1 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Firefighters Killed A photo of one of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew members who was killed fighting a wild land fire near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, sits at a makeshift memorial outside the crew's fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Rhonda Chambers stands at a makeshift memorial of flowers and flags with her daughter Ruby Chambers, 6, outside the Granite Mountain Interagency Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew, leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yarnell Hill Fire Two men place a hero sign in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Eighteen firefighters from the Prescott Fire Department's Granite Mountain Hotshots team and a 19th firefighter from another crew were killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire on Sunday. The Granite Mountain Hotshots were based out of Prescott Fire Station #7. David Wallace/The Arizona Republic (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Dasvid Wallace) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Yarnell Hill Fire Yarnell Hill Fire -- (7/1/2013) -- Bernard Carlsen is emotional as he discusses yesterday's escape from the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Carlsen's car wouldn't start and he had to make it out by foot. Carlsen was rescued when he was picked up by a deputy and believes he might not have made it out otherwise. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Yarnell Hill Fire Thomas Herrera waits for news about whether or not his home survived the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. The wildfire destroyed 200 houses in the town of Yarnell and the nearby community of Glen Isla. Nineteen firefighters from an elite crew from Prescott were killed in the blaze.(AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Yarnell Hill Fire Nancy Myers is emotional as she speaks to her boss to let him know that she won't be able to make it into work due to the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross Shelter in Prescott, Ariz. The wildfire destroyed 200 houses in the town of Yarnell and the nearby community of Glen Isla. Nineteen firefighters from an elite crew from Prescott were killed in the blaze. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Firefighters Killed Volunteer citizen patrol officer Seymour Petrovsky stands guard at the gate to the Granite Mountain Interagency Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

wildfire Dean Smith watches as the Yarnell Hill Fire encroaches on his home in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Firefighters Killed In this 2012 photo provided by the Cronkite News, the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew clears a fire line through the forest. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott, Ariz.-based crew were killed in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years. The firefighters were forced to deploy their emergency fire shelters - tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat - when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, according to a state forestry spokesman. (AP Photo/Cronkite News, Connor Radnovich)

Firefighters Killed In this 2012 photo provided by the Cronkite News, members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots run during training on the use of emergency fire shelters. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott, Ariz.-based crew were killed in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years. The firefighters were forced to deploy their emergency fire shelters - tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat - when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, according to a state forestry spokesman. (AP Photo/Cronkite News, Connor Radnovich)

Firefighters Killed In this April 12, 2012 photo provided by the Cronkite News, Granite Mountain Hotshots crew members train on setting up emergency fire shelters outside of Prescott, Ariz. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott-based crew were killed in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years. The firefighters were forced to deploy their emergency fire shelters - tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat - when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, according to a state forestry spokesman. (AP Photo/Cronkite News, Connor Radnovich)

Firefighters Killed Prescott Ariz. Fire Chief Dan Fraijo confirms to members of the media that 19 members of the City of Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot team died while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire Sunday, June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Daily Courier, Les Stukenberg)

Firefighters Killed In this April 12, 2012 photo provided by the Cronkite News, Granite Mountain Hotshots crew members train on setting up emergency fire shelters outside of Prescott, Ariz. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Prescott-based crew were killed in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years. The firefighters were forced to deploy their emergency fire shelters - tent-like structures meant to shield firefighters from flames and heat - when they were caught near the central Arizona town of Yarnell, according to a state forestry spokesman. (AP Photo/Cronkite News, Connor Radnovich)

Firefighters Killed Arizona Wildfires Firefighters work near a wildfire burning along a ridge in Yarnell, Ariz., in this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, Monday, July 1, 2013. The lightning-sparked fire, which started last Friday, spread to at least 2,000 acres amid triple-digit temperatures, overtook an elite group of firefighters, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. (AP Photo/U.S. Forest Service)

Firefighters Killed Toby Schultz pauses after laying flowers at the gate of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

APTOPIX Firefighters Killed Toby Schultz pauses after laying flowers at the gate of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Flowers hang on the fence outside the Granite Mountain Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Firefighters Killed Bob Hoskovec says a prayer as he kneels outside the gate of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hot Shot Crew fire station, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook the elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yarnell Hill Fire A wildfire burns homes in Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. An Arizona fire chief says the wildfire that killed 19 members of his crew near the town was moving fast and fueled by hot, dry conditions. The fire started with a lightning strike on Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Yarnell Hill Fire A wildfire destroys homes in the Glenn Ilah area near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. An Arizona fire chief says the wildfire that killed 19 members of his crew near the town was moving fast and fueled by hot, dry conditions. The fire started with a lightning strike on Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Yarnell Hill Fire Firefighters spray water on a restaurant to help protect it from flames in the Glenn Ilah area near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. An Arizona fire chief says the wildfire that killed 19 members of his crew near the town was moving fast and fueled by hot, dry conditions. The fire started with a lightning strike on Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Yarnell Hill Fire A wildfire burns homes in the Glenn Ilah area near Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. An Arizona fire chief says the wildfire that killed 19 members of his crew near the town was moving fast and fueled by hot, dry conditions. The fire started with a lightning strike on Friday and spread to 2,000 acres on Sunday amid triple-digit temperatures. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

wildfire Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

wildfire Firefighters monitor a restaurant as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

wildfire Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

wildfire Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

wildfire Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski)

Wildfires Arizona Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

Wildfires Arizona A fire engine moves along Hays Ranch Road as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Peeples Valley, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

Wildfires Arizona Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop on the Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

wildfire Residents evacuate along Hays Road in Peeples Valley, Ariz. as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

wildfire The Yarnell Hill Fire burns through the town of Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

wildfire A home burns amidst the Yarnell Hill Fire in Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

wildfire The Yarnell Hill Fire burns through the town of Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story)

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