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Brian Lange

Captain

While on-duty at the firehouse, Captain Brian Lange contracted COVID-19.  He passed away from the virus on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Department information

Upsala Fire Department
110 W Elm AVE
Upsala, Minnesota 56384

Chief: Jay Baggenstoss

Age: 55
Rank: Captain
Classification: Volunteer
Incident date: November 15, 2021
Date of death: December 11, 2021
Cause of death: Exposure
Nature of death: Covid-19
Activity type: In-Station Duties
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty
Fixed property use: Store/Office

Last updated: January 13, 2022