Perryton Fire Department Assistant Chief Scott Glass died from injuries sustained at a structure fire.
Glass and two other firefighters were injured when a five-inch hose was being charged, got loose, and whipped around striking the firefighters. The incident occurred at about 10:44 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Glass was airlifted to Amarillo with serious head injuries, the Amarillo Globe-News reports, but passed away three days after the injury.
Volunteer firefighter Thomas Beal suffered a broken arm and other fractures. He is in stable condition. Volunteer firefighter Jacob Anderson also suffered minor injuries.
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