A firefighter died whereas battling a wildfire close to his residence group in Canada’s Northwest Territories, authorities stated.

The territorial authorities issued an announcement saying the firefighter from Fort Liard died from an damage sustained whereas battling a close-by blaze on Saturday afternoon.

Wildfires raging throughout Canada have damaged information for whole space burned and have been affecting air high quality within the US and Canada.

Wildfire Information Officer Jessica Davey-Quantick stated the firefighter was concerned in combatting a blaze that began July 7 within the Fort Liard District and is at present about 26 km southeast of the city.

She stated no different details about the firefighter can be supplied till relations had been notified.

The demise got here two days after firefighter Devyn Gale was killed by a falling tree close to Revelstoke, British Columbia.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police stated the 19-year-old lady’s group had misplaced contact together with her earlier than the accident and she or he was discovered after a search.

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