The Alberta forestry ministry is facing charges for not keeping workers safe after a wildland firefighter died.

The charges were made on July 29, just before the two-year anniversary of Morgan Kitchen's death.

Kitchen, 24, died on August 3, 2024, while fighting a wildfire in Jasper National Park that destroyed many buildings.

He died after a tree fell on him.

Kitchen was a fun and adventurous person who made people laugh and was loved by many.

He was known for giving great hugs and making people happy.

Kitchen also served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist and infantry private.

The ministry is accused of not assessing and controlling hazards from dangerous trees and not keeping workers safe.

The ministry knows about the charges but won't comment because the case is in court.

The ministry still cares about the family and friends of the firefighter and wants to keep workers safe.

The ministry is committed to providing a safe workplace.

A fast-moving wildfire forced many people to leave Jasper National Park on July 22, 2024.

The wildfire destroyed many buildings in the town, leaving some homes standing and others in ruins.

Kitchen was part of a crew fighting the wildfire and was from Calgary.

He was taken to a helipad and flown to a hospital but died soon after.

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