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‘It Was a Shock': San Diego Firefighter Dies From COVID-19 Days Before Retirement
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‘It Was a Shock': San Diego Firefighter Dies From COVID-19 Days Before Retirement

It is unclear where Nickolas Ramirez could have contracted the virus, but longtime friend and colleague says it is a reminder of the dangers first responders face every day. NBC 7’s Amber Frias reports.

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