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British Columbia fined $759,368 for safety lapses in two 2023 wildfires, including a firefighter’s death.
British Columbia has been fined $759,368.84 by WorkSafeBC for safety failures during two 2023 wildfire incidents, including the death of 25-year-old firefighter Zak Muise in a UTV rollover near Fort St. John.
The investigation found inadequate supervision, lack of training, missing safety equipment, and poor planning contributed to the fatality and a separate incident where five workers were trapped during a controlled burn.
The penalty highlights ongoing concerns about worker safety in high-risk emergency operations, with union leaders calling for systemic reforms amid reports of understaffing and inconsistent safety practices.
The government acknowledged the findings but did not admit fault.
La Columbia Británica fue multada con $759,368 por fallas de seguridad en dos incendios forestales de 2023, incluida la muerte de un bombero.