24-year-old Calgary firefighter dies from falling tree injury in Jasper National Park wildfire.

24-year-old Calgary firefighter dies in Jasper National Park after being injured by a falling tree while fighting an active wildfire. This marks the first fatality related to the blaze, which has spanned an estimated 32,000 hectares and remains out of control. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have expressed their condolences and heartbreak over the tragic loss, while Occupational Health and Safety will be investigating the incident.

August 04, 2024
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