Two Firefighters Die in Separate Off-Duty Vehicle Accidents, New Jersey, California

Several firefighters have recently died in tragic circumstances across the United States. Diego Escobar, a Mount Arlington Fire Department member and Army veteran, passed away following a motorcycle crash, with his fire department raising funds to support his family. Christion Schoenfeld, a 26-year-old Cal Fire Firefighter One from the Mendocino Unit, died in an off-duty vehicle accident; Cal Fire praised his dedication and asked the public to keep his loved ones in their thoughts. Another firefighter, a nine-year veteran with Mountain View Fire Department, succumbed to cancer after a two-year battle. These incidents highlight the risks and sacrifices firefighters face both on and off duty. Meanwhile, unrelated to firefighting, a fatal car fire occurred in Delhi, India, resulting in one death and one injury, with investigations ongoing.