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id: 7576e88ead
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 07:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 10:50 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Henrico firefighter Kenny Waters dies while off duty

The Henrico Division of Fire said veteran firefighter Kenny Waters died Wednesday while off duty, after more than 18 years of service.

Section: [Public Safety](/richmond/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Kenny Waters](/richmond/wiki/kenny-waters.md), [Henrico Division of Fire](/richmond/wiki/henrico-division-of-fire.md)

## Coverage

- [8News (WRIC ABC)](https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/veteran-firefighter-unexpected-passing/), 2026-11-06 07:33 EST: Veteran Henrico firefighter dies suddenly after 18 years of service
- [WTVR CBS 6](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/henrico-division-of-fire-mourns-unexpected-death-of-veteran-firefighter), 2026-11-06 07:36 EST: Henrico Division of Fire mourns unexpected death of veteran firefighter
- [Henrico Citizen](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-division-of-fire-mourns-unexpected-death-of-veteran-firefighter/), 2026-11-06 10:50 EST: Henrico Division of Fire mourns unexpected death of veteran firefighter

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