Manitoba’s Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie is expressing support and concern following a wildfire services aircraft accident near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories.

In a statement, Bushie says those aboard the aircraft were part of a courageous tradition of wildfire crews who fly into danger to support firefighting efforts from the air.

He says the province honours the crew members whose aircraft went down while supporting wildfire operations in the Northwest Territories, adding their service reflects public safety and environmental stewardship.