Even amid a provincial state of emergency that has seen tens of thousands forced to flee their homes due to wildfires, people in B.C. are defying a ban on campfires.

The BC Conservation Officer Service said Monday, in a social media post, that seven tickets were handed out over the weekend totalling a combined $8,050.

  • girlfreddyOP
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    That’s what ON does if you’re caught fishing illegally (over quota, wrong species, outside slot, etc). And hunting as well. Truck and gear is gone, along with charges, court dates, fines and possible big X against future licenses.