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Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Dallas-Fort Worth , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report from FOX 4 KDFW, which provides further details on the accident that claimed the life of the Texas fire chief in Mabank.
A tragic incident occurred in Mabank, a town about an hour southeast of Dallas. A Texas fire chief lost his life after being struck by a truck. The accident happened while the fire chief was directing traffic following a rodeo event.
The incident is a sad reminder of the risks faced by public safety officials. Details of the accident are limited, but it is known that the fire chief was hit by a truck while performing traffic duties. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report from FOX 4 KDFW, which provides further details on the accident that claimed the life of the Texas fire chief in Mabank.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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