By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: BC Coroner issues safety alert over wildfire smoke after child’s death

Jul 17, 2023 | 4:46 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroner has issued a public safety bulletin about wildfire smoke as it confirmed a nine-year-old boy died from a medical condition aggravated by the smoke. 

The service says the sudden and unexpected death of Carter Vigh of 100 Mile House is a heartbreaking loss for his family and the community. 

More coming. 

The Canadian Press