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Globe Hotshots PT Fatality 1996

  • Incident Information:

  • Location:

    Arizona
  • Date:

    06/09/1996
  • Incident Type:

    Medical or Exertion
  • Description:

    On June 9th, Firefighter Michelle Smith disappeared during a training run and was found dead twenty-six hours later. According to the autopsy report, she died of heat exhaustion and dehydration. There was no sign of struggle or foul play.