Rowan-Iredell Firefighters Killed In ATV Accident

IREDELL, N.C. – Two firefighters with the Rowan-Iredell Fire Department died in an ATV accident in West Virginia.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office identified the two firefighters as Daniel Sell and Jacob Steele.

β€œMy boys went to school and played ball with these two young men. Their families are a big part of the West Rowan Community.Β  Such a sad situation,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.

No further details on the accident were released.

β€œOur thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends,” the Town of Cleveland said in a Facebook post. β€œWe pray that all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.”