United States (Missouri) - Upon arrival with a fire crew at the scene of a vacant residential structure fire, Assistant Fire Chief Dale Elliott Haddix of Schell City Fire Department engaged the pump on the department apparatus and then slumped over when he experienced a medical emergency. Assistant Chief Haddix was rendered aid on-scene by a stand-by medical crew but succumbed to his injury. The nature of the fatal injury is under investigation. The cause of the fire was intentional and charges have been filed against one 18 year old, other charges being considered. The investigation is continuing with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and the State Fire Marshal's office.

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