Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Won amputates part of leg due to flesh-eating infection during vacation in Hong Kong.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Won is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting a flesh-eating infection during a family vacation, resulting in the amputation of part of his leg. The department has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and well-wishes for Won, who is described as "one of the strongest, most resilient and committed people we know."