Alberta firefighter, 24, dies battling Jasper wildfires

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social media that the 24-year-old firefighter is being remembered Sunday.“Today we are mourning the loss of one of our own. An Alberta Wildfire crew member was fatally injured yesterday while responding to the wildfire in Jasper.

This morning we stood heartbroken with our partners as a procession passed by,” read the post.Alberta’s Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen shared his condolences for the young firefighter to X, formerly Twitter, Saturday evening.“I am devastated to learn today of the tragic loss of one of our valued Alberta Wildland firefighters, serving the province in the Jasper area. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this front-line hero who had an unwavering commitment to safeguarding our communities,” Loewen said.“Our deepest condolences also go to his fire-line crew, the 700-person strong team working in Jasper, and the larger Alberta Wildfire community.

I know all of you have been deeply impacted by this loss. On behalf of all Albertans, we grieve this terrible news with you.”