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Philadelphia Firefighter John Evans Dies After Contracting COVID-19

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- COVID-19 has claimed the life of a Philadelphia Firefighter. John Evans died Saturday at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

He was a 37-year veteran of the fire department.

Most recently, Evans served at Marine Unit 1, where his title was Fire Boat Pilot.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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