Denver firefighter who fell through skylight last month has died
A news conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. today (Thursday) by the Denver Fire Department to discuss the death of Firefighter John Whelan who died suddenly last night. Whelan, who had been seriously injured after falling through a skylight while checking for extension at a June 28 dumpster fire, was taken to the hospital after complaining of shortness of breath. He died a short time later.
Noel Brennan & Joshua Hubbard, KUSA-TV:
A Denver firefighter who fell through a skylight while fighting a fire on June 28 died from his injuries Wednesday night.
John Whelan, a 15-year veteran of the department was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus about 7:45 p.m. 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, according to DFD Lt. Mike Pylar.
Sad overnight update: Denver Firefighter John Whelan has died after injuries during fire last month. Previous story: http://t.co/N9OFflrTxm
— 7NEWS Denver Channel (@DenverChannel) July 16, 2015
#Breaking Denver Firefighter John Whelan has died after injuries sustained while fighting Blake Street Fire on June 28th.
— NewsRadio 850 KOA (@850KOA) July 16, 2015
