A veteran firefighter has died while attempting to save one of his co-workers from a burning building. This tragic incident happened on Monday, September 8, ending the life of 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, Preston Fant, according to PEOPLE.

Veteran Firefighter Dies On Duty While Attempting To Save Co-Worker

The heroic firefighter perished in the blaze that erupted in a warehouse on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Georgia. This is based on the press release from DeKalb County, which detailed the attempted rescue.

While trying to rescue a fellow firefighter, Fant got trapped within the burning warehouse. Once more emergency responders arrived, they removed Fant from the building. Although they brought him to Grady Memorial Hospital, Fant later died from his injuries.

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