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19-year-old firefighter who died in B.C. is identified by her brother

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Jul, 2023 12:10 PM

A 19-year-old B.C. firefighter who police say was killed by a falling tree near Revelstoke on Thursday has been identified by her brother as Devyn Gale.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier David Eby say her death is "heartbreaking."

The news from British Columbia – that one of the firefighters bravely battling wildfires has lost her life – is heartbreaking. At this incredibly difficult time, I’m sending my deepest condolences to her family, her friends, and her fellow firefighters.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 14, 2023

This is a tremendous loss for everyone involved with the BC Wildfire Service at an already challenging time, and our hearts are with them all.

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— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) July 14, 2023

Nolan Gale says in an Instagram post that his sister was "kind and thoughtful," and he's grateful to have grown up alongside her.

Revelstoke RCMP say in a news release that does not name Gale that the firefighter was working on brush-clearing in a remote area where a fire had started.

They say her team found her pinned under a fallen tree and began first aid, but she succumbed to her injuries after being airlifted to a hospital in Revelstoke.

Her death comes as B.C. battles more than 360 fires across the province.

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