B.C. firefighter killed while battling wildfire near Revelstoke: BCGEU | 24CA News

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Published 14.07.2023
B.C. firefighter killed while battling wildfire near Revelstoke: BCGEU  | 24CA News

A firefighter died whereas preventing a wildfire close to the City of Revelstoke, in line with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU).

The union has recognized the firefighter as Devyn Gale.

“Our hearts and thoughts go out to Devyn’s family and community, both at home and in the BC Wildfire Service,” a press release on-line reads.

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The union provides, they may guarantee a thurough WorkSafeBC investigation is carried out and Devyn’s colleagues have entry to all needed counselling and helps.

No phrase from officers on the precise wildfire Devyn was preventing on the time.


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Global News has reached out to the BC Wildfire Service for remark.