Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting Annapolis County wildfire

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A volunteer firefighter with the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department died Thursday evening while fighting a wildfire in Moschelle, Annapolis County.

‘Quiet leader’ Alexandru Uichita leaves behind wife, 3 children

Linus Mulherin · CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2026 9:08 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

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A side-by-side photo shows a selfie of a firefighter who died fighting a wildfire, while the other picture shows his firefighting helmet at his locker. — Alexandru Uichita died while fighting a wildfire in Annapolis County, N.S., on Thursday, May 21. (Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook/Giuliana Grillo/CBC)

A volunteer firefighter died Thursday evening while fighting a wildfire in Moschelle, Annapolis County, according to a statement released Saturday from the Natural Resources Minister Kim Masland.

In a Facebook post, the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department identified the victim as 40-year-old Alexandru Uichita, who suffered a “sudden medical episode” during firefighting operations.

Department members responded immediately, but Uichita could not be revived. The Annapolis Royal, Lawrencetown, Digby and Bear River volunteer fire departments were also on scene.

Uichita joined the fire department in 2024. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Fellow firefighters remembered him as a “quiet leader” who cared deeply about his community.

Details regarding a memorial service have not been made public.

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