Re: Hiker Charged for Starting Rescue Fire that Turned into a Wildfire

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KenS

Hiker Charged for Starting Rescue Fire that Turned into a Wildfire
February 25, 2023 03:50PM

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A Hiker Started a Wildfire Trying to Signal for Help. Now He Owes the Government $300,000.
Philip Powers argued that the wildfire he set in 2018 was necessary to save his life. But a court found that he was so unprepared, he created his own emergency.

https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/a-hiker-started-a-wildfire-trying-to-signal-for-help-now-he-owes-the-government-300000/

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balzaccom

Re: Hiker Charged for Starting Rescue Fire that Turned into a Wildfire
February 26, 2023 04:08AM

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I agree with court.

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GreenieHops

Re: Hiker Charged for Starting Rescue Fire that Turned into a Wildfire
October 12, 2023 11:17AM

Registered: 6 months ago
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That's a crazy story! Survival situations can be intense, but starting a wildfire is a bit extreme. I am not very involved in this subject so I can't judge or comment more about it. however, we should take care of our lives and also take care of the nature!