Where Does Only the Brave Take Place
The film is set primarily in Arizona and follows the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Most of the story takes place in and around Yarnell and surrounding communities in Yavapai County.
Where Was Only the Brave Filmed
Although the events occurred in Arizona, principal photography took place in New Mexico. Filming locations included Albuquerque and Santa Fe, which doubled for the Arizona terrain and fire scenes.
Real Locations Behind the Story
The movie is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, who fought the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. The actual fire occurred near Yarnell, Arizona, and the memorial is located there.
For more details on the film and its basis in real events, see the Wikipedia page for Only the Brave.
