RIP

Firefighter, 19, killed while battling wildfire near Revelstoke, B.C.

CBC News: The National

Jul 14, 2023

A 19-year-old firefighter was killed by a falling tree while her crew was battling a wildfire near Revelstoke in B.C.'s central interior. She is being remembered as a kind, selfless woman committed to protecting the province and those who call it home.

 

BC wildfires: 19-year-old firefighter struck and killed by fallen tree while clearing brush

Global News   Jul 14, 2023 

A 19-year-old firefighter struck and killed by a fallen tree in a remote area outside of Revelstoke, B.C., on Thursday has now been identified. Global News has learned the firefighter was Devyn Gale.

B.C.’s Premier, David Eby, confirmed on Friday that her family has been notified and they are asking for privacy at this time.

RCMP said the wildland firefighter was working alongside a team clearing brush where a small fire had started. Gale became separated from her fellow firefighters and was then discovered caught under a fallen tree. 

Global's Troy Charles has more on how it happened and the tributes now pouring in. 

 

Firefighter dies battling B.C. wildfire

CTV Vancouver

A 19-year-old firefighter who died on the job is being remembered as a young woman who took pride in her work and had a promising future.

19-year-old identified as B.C wildfire fighter who died on the job

CityNews

  Jul 14, 2023

The mayor of Revelstoke is calling the death of a B.C. wildfire fighter absolutely devastating. Kier Junos reports the 19-year-old was killed by a falling tree while tackling a fire.