Pilot dead after B.C.-based helicopter crashes battling wildfire in Alberta
A helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed in northwestern Alberta, killing a pilot.
“Today’s tragic news is a reminder that the heroes who put their lives on the line to protect us are men and women like you and me. They have families, friends, hopes and dreams,” he said in a written statement. Transportation Safety Board spokesman Chris Krepski said two investigators are en route to the scene in a remote area northeast of Peace River, Alta.
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