Arizona leaders, national celebrities tweet sympathies over Yarnell firefighters’ death
Jul 1, 2013, 9:30 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2013, 6:24 pm
A number of Arizona’s political figures, the president, and national celebrities have been on Twitter responding to the Yarnell Hill wildfire that claimed the lives of 19 firefighters Sunday.
Obama: “19 firefighters were killed in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire…they were heroes.” http://t.co/wFKTiugmb7 #Arizona
— The White House (@whitehouse) July 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with those fighting #yarnellfire in Central #Arizona this evening
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 1, 2013
19 firefighters dead battling #yarnellfire. I am sick with the news. Prayers go out to all affected.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) July 1, 2013
Hearing that 19 firefighters were killed in Arizona today fighting the #yarnellfire. Absolutely devastating news.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) July 1, 2013
Nicole & I join ppl of Phx & nation to express deepest condolences to families of the brave firefighters…More: http://t.co/kIpP1LoVxO
— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) July 1, 2013
Biggest loss of firefighters since Sept. 11, 2001. @carterevans reports on @cbsthismorning. http://t.co/Sae1DwLEWn
— Norah O'Donnell (@NorahODonnell) July 1, 2013
A sad, sad day for all of Arizona. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those firefighters lost and to all in Prescott.
— Mayor Scott Smith (@Mayor_Smith) July 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who lost loved ones battling the Yarnell fire and those who continue to battle the blaze
— Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) July 1, 2013
19 firefighters killed in Arizona – terrible tragedy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2013
Awful news out of Arizona. Condolences go out to all the families of the firefighters and all who suffered losses.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) July 1, 2013
For volunteer, fundraising and other ways to assist those affected by the Yarnell Hill Fire, go to yarnellfallenfirefighters.com.