SD Fire Chief Dies Battling Building Blaze

Sept. 5, 2023
Cavour Chief Josh Kogel died while battling a fire in Huron in 100-degree heat.

A South Dakota firefighter was killed Monday while battling a building blaze in Huron.

Cavour Chief Josh Kogel, 48, was a firefighter for over 20 years, Dakota News Now reported Tuesday afternoon.  

Huron Fire Chief Ron Hines said a statement that firefighters were battling the commercial building fire when the incident occurred. 

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