A wildfire fighter who was injured battling a blaze in the Fort Liard District, N.W.T, has died, government officials confirmed on Sunday.
The firefighter, also from Fort Liard, died after he was injured battling a blaze on Saturday, wildfire information officer Jessica Davey-Quantick said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and community. We share your deep sorrow at this loss,” said Davey-Quantick.
“We send our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy, including wildfire personnel who are committed to protecting their communities and the residents of the N.W.T.”
The fire was caused by lightning, according to the N.W.T. government’s website, was caused by lightning. It’s located about 26 kilometres southeast of Fort Liard, about eight kilometres west
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