Bonfire fuels $1,150 fine for B.C. man
Coldstream Fire Department responded to a report of a large fire on the King Edward Forest Service Road July 23 around 3 a.m.
Police assistance was requested and an $1,150 fine was issued under the Wildfire Act to one of the individuals for failing to comply with a fire restriction.“Restrictions on open fires are in place for a reason and need to be taken seriously,” said Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. “With wildfires burning across the province, it’s disappointing and frustrating to have to deal with careless behaviour like this.
With the fire index sitting at extreme, police are urging residents to exercise caution and be fire smart. “It can happen in a blink of an eye and only takes one spark to ignite a wildfire,” adds Terleski. “Be conscious of your activities and do everything you can to prevent starting a fire. Adhere to the burning restrictions, dispose of cigarettes properly, and never leave any type of flame or fire unattended.”
Penalties for contravening the Wildfire Act range from $575 for dropping, releasing or mishandling a burning substance, failing to extinguish a burning substance and failure to extinguish a fire to $1,150 for lighting, fueling or using fire against regulations, against restriction and failure to comply with a fire restriction.
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