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flag British Columbia fined $759,368 for safety lapses in two 2023 wildfires, including a firefighter’s death.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The government acknowledged the findings but did not admit fault.

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