A Calgary man died Saturday while fighting an active fire northeast of Jasper.
At around 2:15 p.m., Alberta RCMP received a report of a serious injury sustained by an Alberta Wildland Fire employee from a falling tree.
The 24-year-old man was transported by STARS to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
The man was a Calgary resident based out of the Rocky Mountain House Fire Base.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith posted her condolences on social media Sunday morning, as did forestry and parks minister Todd Loewen and public safety and emergency services minister Mike Ellis.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.