Firefighter with the Winchester Fire Department dies while battling fire
Dec 12, 2024
RANDOLPH COUNTY A firefighter with the Winchester Fire Department while battling a fire on Thursday.Crews with the Winchester Fire Department responded to Watson Street for a structure fire. They were joined by White River Fire, Lynn Fire and Farmland Fire.While working to put the fire out, a Winchester firefighter suffered a medical emergency. The firefighter was transported to IU Ball Memorial Hospital, where they later died.The firefighters identity will be released by Winchester Fire or the City of Winchester at a later date.We ask that you lift up the firefighters immediate and work family, the on-scene responders, the 911 dispatchers at the mic, and his friends, Randolph County HSEM said in a statement.WATCH | WRTV's latest headlines Latest Headlines | December 12, 11am