A firefighter has died fighting the out-of-control wildfire complex burning in Jasper National Park.
RCMP say around 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 3, officers were notified of an Alberta Wildland fire employee who sustained a serious injury.
The 24-year-old firefighter was hit by a falling tree while fighting the blaze northeast of Jasper.
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The man was extracted from the scene by STARS and was pronounced dead.
The firefighter was a resident of Calgary and based out of the Rocky Mountain House fire base.
“RCMP wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of the deceased,” said public information officer Cpl. Troy Savinkoff.
Mounties say Occupational Health and Safety has been notified of the death and will be investigating.
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