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Pittsburgh Fire Captain Jim Ellis dies after prolonged illness

Pittsburgh Fire Captain dies after extended illness
Pittsburgh Fire Captain dies after extended illness 00:18

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is mourning the loss of one of their own.

City officials announced Wednesday night that Captain Jim Ellis has died after a prolonged illness.

Ellis was a 23-year veteran of the Bureau and was based of Station 32 in Deutschtown.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.

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