Clarion Co. Fireman Collapses, Dies
A Clarion County firefighter is dead after collapsing while battling a small fire in Stattanville early this morning.
A pile of rubbish had been burning outside a house at around 4 a.m.
Fire Chief Bill Stroup says the 28-year-old volunteer firefighter was among a small crew that had been dispatched to put out the fire.
Stroup says the firefighter, who had been with the department for 8 months, said he wasn't feeling well, then he collapsed.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
A pile of rubbish had been burning outside a house at around 4 a.m.
Fire Chief Bill Stroup says the 28-year-old volunteer firefighter was among a small crew that had been dispatched to put out the fire.
Stroup says the firefighter, who had been with the department for 8 months, said he wasn't feeling well, then he collapsed.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
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