N.Y. Firefighter Collapses, Dies at Fire Scene

    Dec. 8, 2011
    A New York firefighter collapsed at a fire scene Thursday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack.Kevin Townes, 54, a longtime Mount Vernon firefighter died, Fire Commissioner Noah Lighty told LoHud.com.Firefighters responded to the house fire on Lorraine Avenue about 4 a.m.The department is expected to make an announcement later this morning, according to published reports.
    Firefighter Kevin Townes
    Firefighter Kevin Townes

    A New York firefighter collapsed at a fire scene Thursday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack.

    Kevin Townes, 54, a longtime Mount Vernon firefighter died, Fire Commissioner Noah Lighty told LoHud.com.

    Firefighters responded to the house fire on Lorraine Avenue about 4 a.m.

    The department is expected to make an announcement later this morning, according to published reports.

    A 25-year fire service veteran is survived by a wife and three children.

    Firehouse.com will provide additional information when it becomes available.

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