It’s been a devastating week for the residents of Yarnell, Arizona. The entire town has been evacuated after a raging wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes and took the lives of 19 firefighters.
It is expected that 500 houses will be destroyed by the blaze, and local and surrounding residents are doing the best they can to stay connected and wait for things to get under control.
One member of the community, Yarnell Church Pastor Paul Jones, has been counting the seconds until he can reunite with his community and offer refuge for those needing relief.
Pastor Jones joins The Takeaway to discuss the wildfire that is engulfing more than 8,300 acres.
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