The death of a longtime Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was announced by the agency Sunday.Captain Michael H. Mercado had served with the fire department for more than 25 years, according to the department,

Fire Captain Michael H. Mercado was last assigned to Fire Station 90 in South El Monte and had the served the department for over 25 years.

A captain with the Los Angeles County Fire Department passed away in what authorities are calling an “active duty death.” According to fire officials, Captain Michael H. Mercado died on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding his passing – including the exact cause and time of death as well as the location where he died – were