MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis firefighter died battling a house fire that started late Saturday night.
The fire, located in the 4500 block of Marigold Lane, reportedly began at 11:30 p.m. and was caused by a malfunctioning portable fan.
THV11 affiliate WREG reported that Lt. Rodney Eddins, 57, was trying to contain the fire when he collapsed. He was then taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he died shortly after.
Eddins had reportedly been with Memphis Fire for 30 years.
The cause of death is still under investigation.
For more on this story, visit the WREG website.
