Alberta firefighter dies while helping fight wildfires in Ontario

RED LAKE, Ont. – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says an Alberta firefighter has died unexpectedly while he was helping fight wildfires in Ontario.

She says in a statement that Jerry Gadwa, a resident of Kehewin, Alta., was helping with firefighting efforts near the town of Red Lake, about 100 km east of the Manitoba boundary.

Notley says Albertans appreciate the sacrifices of firefighters and other first responders.

She offered the government’s condolences to Gadwa’s family, friends and colleagues, and says his brave and selfless actions will be remembered.