Richard John Jenkins

Public Fire Brigades
Age
28

Rank / Role
Firefighter

Brigade/Service
South Wales

Cause of death
Explosion during firefighting operations

Location died
Newgale Place, Caerrau, Cardiff, South Wales

Current Fire Authority
South Wales

Further information

Whilst attending a fire in a disused community centre, as part of a team about to enter the hall to fight developing fire an explosion fatally injured Firefighter Jenkins, injuring two others

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