RCMP investigate man who falsely claimed he started wildfire in Cranbrook area
A man is under investigation by RCMP after claiming on social media platforms that he lit a number of fires in the region.
In the video, which was shared rapidly before being deleted, the individual gestures to numerous fires in a woodline and says: “I lit all those, guys. I’m good. I did that.”“The individual who is the source of the video turned himself into police today. We are still actively investigating but can confirm that the individuals in the video had nothing to do with starting the fire in the aq’am community,” said Const. Katie Forgeron.
“Despite his not having committed the offence of arson, there are still possible criminal charges that can be pursued with relation to the post that was made.”Because the man has not been charged, Black Press Media is not identifying him at this time. This season is far from over and has already been confirmed to be the worst in B.C.’s history, with more than 1.4 million hectares burned in 1241 fires.More to come.Sign up for a free account today, and receive top headlines in your inbox Monday to Saturday.
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