Fire devastates the New Occidental Hotel in Cobar. Photo: supplied.
FIREFIGHTER Daniel Howard lost his life on Sunday while fighting a fire at Cobar’s iconic New Occidental Hotel.
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Mr Howard was born in Oberon and is the son of Jeff and Genevieve Howard and nephew of Bruce and Irene Howard of Oberon.
The 37-year-old was killed when a wall collapsed and he suffered what is believed to be a cardiac arrest.
Daniel has been remembered as a ‘dedicated firefighter, committed to protecting his community’.
Mr Howard leaves behind a family including his partner Jenna and her son.
