Prescott City Attorney Jon Paladini claims sole survivor Brendan Willis heard an argument between the crew leader and his deputy . Paladini claims Willis told his secret to former city fire chief Darrell McDonough . McDonough admits Willis came to him to 'get something off his chest ' but says it was n't about infighting that occurred before the tragedy . Willis has also denied the accuracy of Paladini 's account , but reports of it may alter lawsuits stemming from the tragic June 2013 fire .
Prescott City Attorney Jon Paladini claims sole survivor Brendan McDonough heard an argument between the crew leader and his deputy . Paladini claims McDonough told his secret to former city fire chief Darrell Willis . Willis admits McDonough came to him to 'get something off his chest ' but says it was n't about infighting that occurred before the tragedy . McDonough has also denied the accuracy of Paladini 's account , but reports of it may alter lawsuits stemming from the tragic June 2013 fire .