B.C.’s workplace regulator, WorkSafeBC, has fined the province $759,368.84 for safety deficiencies linked to two incidents during the 2023 wildfire season, which included the death of 25-year-old firefighter Zak Muise in a vehicle rollover. This fine is the second-largest imposed on the B.C. government for that season, following a $710,000 penalty for unsafe wildfire mitigation practices. The 2023 season was marked by unprecedented destruction, with nearly 2,300 fires affecting over 2.8 million hectares and resulting in the loss of six firefighters. WorkSafeBC emphasized the need for compliance with safety regulations to prevent future tragedies.
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