Canada Loses 2 Firefighters To Wildfire.
Canada is grappling with its most severe wildfire season on record, with the tragic news of a second firefighter losing their life.
BBC reports that the firefighter, whose identity has not been disclosed yet, succumbed to injuries sustained while battling a fire near Fort Liard in the Northwest Territories.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed profound sadness and extended his condolences to the family.
Prime Minister Trudeau stressed the need to remember the risks these heroes face each time they confront danger while expressing gratitude for the courageous firefighters across the country who tirelessly work to ensure public safety.
The heartbreaking incident occurred just days after 19-year-old Devyn Gale lost their life while working in neighboring British Columbia.
The premier of the Northwest Territories, Caroline Cochrane, also conveyed her sympathies, emphasizing the tragic loss for the entire territory. She acknowledged the exceptional courage and selflessness exhibited by firefighters, recognizing their invaluable service to the region and the country.
Currently, nearly 900 wildfires are raging across Canada, with approximately 580 of them remaining uncontrolled.
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports that these fires have already consumed over 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) of land this season, surpassing all previous records and exceeding the average of the past ten years by more than threefold.
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