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    Missouri Firefighter Dies Battling House Fire

    Sept. 4, 2011
    CAIRO, Mo. -- The Northeast R-4 Rural Fire Association announced that a 32-year-old firefighter died while fighting a house fire in Cairo, Mo., on Saturday. Henry “Jay” Branscum suffered an unknown medical condition and died while working at a scene where multiple buildings were burning. Branscum left behind a wife and stepson. The association said that Branscum's funeral arrangements are still being made. A service has been tentatively set for Thursday.

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    CAIRO, Mo. --

    The Northeast R-4 Rural Fire Association announced that a 32-year-old firefighter died while fighting a house fire in Cairo, Mo., on Saturday.

    Henry “Jay” Branscum suffered an unknown medical condition and died while working at a scene where multiple buildings were burning.

    Branscum left behind a wife and stepson.

    The association said that Branscum's funeral arrangements are still being made. A service has been tentatively set for Thursday.

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