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EDITORIAL – Those who deliberately set wildfires should go to jail

Posted on July 19, 2021 in Editorials, Page One, Rothenburger // 0 Comments

Screenshot from video of man suspected of setting a fire behind homes in West Kelowna. (Image: Facebook)

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger.

UNTIL WE START throwing people in jail for starting wildfires, we’re going to be fighting a losing battle with what has become an annual long, hot summer.

Regardless of climate change, we could put a serious dent in the number of wildfires if we could stop humans from starting them.

Arsons are especially disturbing. Carelessness is one thing but deliberately set fires need special attention.

Authorities are investigating several bush fires in Knutsford that appear to have been set on purpose. It’s questionable whether anyone will be brought to justice but, if so, serious consequences should be in order.

Mel Rothenburger is a former mayor of Kamloops and a retired newspaper editor. He is a regular contributor to CFJC Today, publishes the ArmchairMayor.ca opinion website, and is a director on the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board. He can be reached at mrothenburger@armchairmayor.ca.

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About Mel Rothenburger (8485 Articles)

ArmchairMayor.ca is a forum about Kamloops and the world. It has more than one million views. Mel Rothenburger is the former Editor of The Daily News in Kamloops, B.C. (retiring in 2012), and past mayor of Kamloops (1999-2005). At ArmchairMayor.ca he is the publisher, editor, news editor, city editor, reporter, webmaster, and just about anything else you can think of. He is grateful for the contributions of several local columnists. This blog doesn't require a subscription but gratefully accepts donations to help defray costs.

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