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    Helicopter pilot loses life amidst Canada's worst wildfire season

    Helicopter pilot loses life amidst Canada's worst wildfire season

    In yet another tragic incident related to the ongoing efforts to combat wildfires in Canada, a helicopter pilot lost his life in a crash in western Canada. The unfortunate accident marks the third death in recent days, highlighting the severity and risks faced by those involved in the country's worst wildfire season on record.

    Photo: Helicopter pilot loses life amidst Canada's worst wildfire season 
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    The fatal crash occurred on July 19 near Haig Lake in northwestern Alberta province. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the helicopter, succumbed to his injuries. Despite the immediate response from forestry workers, they were unable to resuscitate the 41-year-old pilot, whose name has not been released by the authorities. He was declared deceased upon arrival at a nearby airport.

    The loss of yet another fire-fighting hero has left the nation mourning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the courage and dedication exhibited by countless individuals in the fight against the raging infernos. 

    "There are a lot of people across this country who have been stepping up during these very, very difficult forest fires, protecting their families, protecting their communities, protecting their fellow citizens. And to have lost three firefighters, or individuals helping out in fighting the fires, is heartbreaking," Prime Minister Trudeau stated.

    The previous week witnessed two other tragic casualties related to the wildfires. Devyn Gale, a 19-year-old firefighter, tragically lost her life when a tree collapsed on her near Revelstoke, British Columbia. Similarly, 25-year-old Adam Yeadon met his untimely demise while battling a wildfire close to his home in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories.

    Following the helicopter crash, the Transportation Safety Board dispatched two investigators to the remote crash site. The wreckage was located in a marshy area, and an emergency locator transmitter signal was received around 6 p.m. on July 19. The ill-fated helicopter was operated by Valhalla Helicopters, a company based in West Kelowna, British Columbia, although the company declined to comment on the incident.

    As the wildfires continue to ravage parts of the country, the situation remains dire. Alberta alone is currently grappling with 117 active wildfires, with 17 of them being classified as out of control. The extent of the devastation is staggering, with more than 110,000 square kilometers of land scorched by thousands of fires across the nation since the beginning of the season.

     

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