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Easton Mourns Hurricane Sandy Firefighter Casualty

EASTON, Conn. -- Easton Fire Lt. Russ Neary  was identified by town officials as the firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty Monday night during Hurricane Sandy.

A tree fell across power lines near the Easton Senior Center.

A tree fell across power lines near the Easton Senior Center.

Photo Credit: Ken Liebeskind

Russ was struck by a falling limb while removing debris from in front of his truck, Easton Town Clerk Derek Buckley said.

The incident occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Judd Road.

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