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Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Kills Arizona Man

LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA, JUL 9 – Walter Foxcroft, 43, died in a flash fire inside a hyperbaric chamber at his medical facility; authorities continue investigating the cause of the fatal incident.

  • On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, a rapid fire broke out within a hyperbaric chamber at a healthcare center in Lake Havasu City, resulting in the death of 43-year-old Walter Foxcroft.
  • Just before 11 p.m., fire and police units from Lake Havasu City responded to a 911 report concerning a burn victim inside a chamber located in the 1800 block of Mesquite Avenue, with the fire’s cause still under investigation.
  • Foxcroft, who portrayed the University of Arizona’s mascot Wilbur T. Wildcat between 2002 and 2005, was a physical therapist celebrated for his lively performances and dedication to inspiring those around him.
  • Responders discovered Foxcroft’s body inside the undamaged hyperbaric chamber at the location, with no additional injuries reported from the incident.
  • The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding hyperbaric chamber use and leaves a legacy of healing, performance, and innovation associated with Foxcroft’s life.
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A 43-year-old man, identified as Walter Foxcroft, died on the night of Wednesday, July 9, after being trapped inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber that was suddenly set on fire inside his clinic, Longevity Health, located in Lake Havasu, Arizona.According to local media, such as Newsweek magazine, the body of the physiotherapist was found completely calcined inside the medical team.The emergency was attended by firefighters who arrived at the site…

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abc 15 Arizona broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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