Missouri Firefighter Dies from Apparent Heart Attack at Grass Fire

ODESSA, Mo. (AP) -- A suburban Kansas City firefighter dies after suffering an apparent heart attack while fighting a grass fire along H Highway.

The Kansas City Star on Sunday reported on its Web site that Odessa firefighter Lt. Roger Vorwark died at an Independence hospital after being tended to at the scene.

The 49-year-old was a five-year veteran of the Odessa Fire and Rescue Protection Division.

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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Our prayers are with his family and friends, Rest In Peace Brother.
Our prayers go out to the families and co-workers.

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