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By Nathaniel Leigh

Jasper Wildfire

Alberta RCMP responding to death of Fire Employee northeast of Jasper

Aug 3, 2024 | 10:17 PM

Alberta RCMP are responding to the death of an Alberta Wildland Fire Employee while fighting an active fire northeast of Jasper.

The 24-year-old male sustained serious injuries from a falling tree before being extracted from the scene by STARS and later being declared deceased.

The Fire Employee was a resident of Calgary and based out of the Rocky Mountain House Fire Base.

Occupational Health and Safety has been notified of the death and will be investigating.

The RCMP are offering their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the deceased.