Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office / Office of the Coroner press release: 

On March 6, 2015 an incident occurred at 230 Long Street where a subject fell from a ladder while attempting to extinguish a fire at his residence. The subject was later pronounced deceased at St. Joseph Hospital.

That subject has been identified as David Maxon, age 58, of Eureka. Exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.

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