DENVER (CO) FIREFIGHTER SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES

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We regret to pass on to you that the Denver Firefighter who fell through a skylight while fighting a fire on June 28 died in the Line of Duty from his injuries last night.
John Whelan, a 15-year veteran of the department was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus about 1945 hours with shortness of breath, according to a release from the Denver Fire Department. Whelan died less than an hour later after going into cardiac arrest.
Whelan was at the scene of a dumpster fire that broke out near an abandoned building at 3860 Blake Street on June 28th. He was on the roof of the building checking for damage when the skylight collapsed. Whelan fell 20 feet and suffered several injuries including a broken arm, broken ribs and internal injuries. More details will follow as a press conference is scheduled for this morning outside Denver Fire Headquarters. Our condolences to all those affected. RIP.