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Safety manager accused of killing 5-year-old boy in hyperbaric oxygen chamber fire sentenced to prison
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Lavietes and Meriam Bouarrouj | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The sentence is 19 months, which is less than the maximum penalty. A 66-year-old man will serve prison time for his role in a fatal incident.
A 66-year-old man will serve prison time for his role in a fatal incident. The sentence is 19 months, which is less than the maximum penalty. A boy died in the incident, which occurred during a treatment session. The man was responsible for safety at a health care center that uses oxygen therapy to treat various conditions.
The boy was 5 years old when he died. His treatment was underway when a fire broke out. The man pleaded no contest to a charge related to the boy's death.
Further details about the incident and the sentence are available. The health care center provides alternative treatments for children with certain health issues.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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