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.