Roswell firefighter Jeff Stroble, 46, died Sunday at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Stroble was working to prepare fireworks for the City of Roswell’s Fourth of July fireworks display when an explosion occurred – leaving him in critical condition.

Roswell Fire Chief Devin Graham shared the following statement:

“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of one of our own Roswell Fire Department Firefighters.
– PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM – SOURCE: KOB-TV NBC 4 Albuquerque
Source: SEAFC National Fire News