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Philly Firefighter Eric Gore Dies From Coronavirus

A Philadelphia firefighter who most recently served in Chestnut Hill died after losing a battle with coronavirus.

Philadelphia Firefighter Eric Gore
Philadelphia Firefighter Eric Gore (CBS Philadelphia)

CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Philadelphia firefighter has died after losing a battle with COVID-19. The Philadelphia Fire Department announced the death of Firefighter Eric Gore on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

The fire department says the Gore passed away Tuesday at Temple University Hospital.

Gore most recently served at Engine 37 in Chestnut Hill.

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