Another firefighter has died battling wildfires in British Columbia, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) confirmed Saturday.
The firefighter was an Ontario man who had been contracted by a private B.C. company to help the BCWS and its firefighting efforts, according to the Fort St. John RCMP.
“He was transported by helicopter to the Fort St. John Airport, but sadly succumbed to his injuries while en route,” said RCMP in a release Saturday.Fire information officer Jean Strong says the service’s main concern is respecting the firefighter’s privacy. On Saturday, both B.C. Premier David Eby and Forestry Minister Bruce Ralston expressed condolences to the firefighter and his family.
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