Arizona Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Raises Safety Concerns

Dr. Walter Foxcroft, a 43-year-old physical therapist, owner, and certified hyperbaric medicine practitioner, died in a flash fire inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at his Lake Havasu City, Arizona clinic late Wednesday night. Emergency responders found the building filled with smoke and Foxcroft deceased inside the chamber, which remained largely intact. No other injuries occurred, and authorities ventilated the facility and checked for further hazards. Foxcroft had opened Havasu Health and Hyperbarics in 2024 to offer advanced therapeutic and wellness services. This was at least the second fatal hyperbaric chamber fire in the U.S. this year, raising concerns about the safety of such devices. Tributes have honored Foxcroft’s dedication as a healer and his past as a university mascot.