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Firefighter Dies from Medical Emergency During Blaze

1/1/2026

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  • Firefighter Daniel Cook, 45, died from a medical emergency while fighting a house fire in Nuevo, California, on December 31.
  • The fire started at 5:30 a.m.
  • Its cause remains under investigation.
  • Cal Fire confirmed Cook's death was not due to an injury.
  • A procession is planned from Riverside University Health System to the Coroner’s Office in Perris.