Fines for human-caused fires in Alberta could jump 200-fold to $1M

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http://i.cbc.ca/1.3575033.1462888695!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/fort-mcmurray-wildfire.jpg The province’s forestry minister says the current $5,000 penalty for individuals and businesses who carelessly start blazes is ‘not steep enough’ and he wants the government to increase the maximum fine to $1 million.


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