Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency

The Winchester Fire Department was called Thursday afternoon to a working structure fire on Watson Street.

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WINCHESTER, Ind— A firefighter died after experiencing a medical emergency while responding to a fire in Randolph County.

The Winchester Fire Department was called Thursday afternoon to a working structure fire on Watson Street, with crews from White River, Lynn, and Farmland assisting.

While on the scene, 48-year-old firefighter Rick Sanders began feeling unwell and exited the building. Other firefighters checked on him and determined he was suffering from cardiac arrest.

Sanders was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Randolph County but was later pronounced dead.

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