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flag A Kelowna man was fined $5,000 for flying a drone near the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire, disrupting firefighting efforts.

flag A Kelowna man was fined $5,000 on March 23, 2026, for flying a drone near the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire, disrupting firefighting helicopter operations. flag The incident occurred on August 27, 2023, when he flew the drone from his boat on Okanagan Lake while filming wildfire damage. flag The drone briefly distracted a water-dropping helicopter, prompting legal action under BC’s Wildfire Act. flag The judge noted the interference was minimal, the man had no criminal record or commercial motive, and accepted his in-court apology. flag A public apology was not required, and the fine must be paid within one year.

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