19-year-old BC Wildfire Service firefighter Devyn Gale died while clearing brush near Revelstoke in July 2023 during a wildfire.

19-year-old BC Wildfire Service firefighter Devyn Gale, who tragically died near Revelstoke while fighting a wildfire in July 2023, is remembered one year after her death. Gale was clearing brush when she got trapped under a fallen tree, and despite immediate first aid assistance from her team, she succumbed to her injuries. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowinn Ma, acknowledged the loss and expressed gratitude for Gale's service in protecting communities from wildfires.

July 12, 2024
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