Newark fire captain dies after found unconscious at firehouse along with retired firefighter

Authorities are investigating the death of a Newark fire captain, who was found unconscious at a firehouse along with a retired firefighter. Authorities are investigating the death of a Newark fire captain, who was found unconscious at a firehouse along with a retired firefighter.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a Newark fire captain, who was found unconscious at a firehouse along with a retired firefighter.

The two were discovered unresponsive on Saturday morning at a firehouse on Park Avenue.
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Both the captain and retired firefighter were taken to University Hospital, where the captain was pronounced dead.

The retired firefighter was hospitalized.

Their names have not yet been released.

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A preliminary investigation shows no signs of violence. An autopsy will be performed.

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