| Location | Alton, KS |
| Date of Death | 6/16/2009 |
| Full Story | June 16, 2009 Lyle Lewis, a volunteer firefighter with Osborne County Fire District #3, had been assisting with an interior fire attack at a farm house when he reported not feeling well and exited the structure where he subsequently collapsed. Care was initiated on scene and he was transported to the local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. It was reported that he had used and switched out several SCBA bottles and that the temperatures were in the high 90's with extremely high humidity. He died on June 16, 2009 at 1800 hours. The funeral will be held on June 20, 2009 with interment at Kill Creek Cemetery. Memorial fund arrangements are pending. |
