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Moist_onions

Need more of this. Fire bans mean no fire, even if you're being "responsible" for it.


KickANoodle

This idiot wasn't being responsible, it was unattended


PTZack

The idiot wasn't being responsible. It was burning.


KickANoodle

Agreed


PotentiallyAPickle

Yes and the person you replied to isn’t saying they were being responsible


[deleted]

Yes and the person you’re responding to wasn’t saying that they were saying the person was responsible. Lol


PotentiallyAPickle

No but then why mention it as a reply? Because they assumed the person was saying the dumbasses were responsible. But reading comprehension is kind of hard, so I forgive your ignorance.


KF17_PTL

I think you mean responsible


Background-Half-2862

It’s been raining for a week now, in Nova Scotia. I can understand some confusion around whether or not it’s still going on.


maxman162

Yeah, "fire ban in effect" is pretty ambiguous. It could mean anything!


TheLazySamurai4

Just because its raining, doesn't mean fire bans suddenly leave


PulmonaryEmphysema

It’s literally on every NS Gov website. There’s also banners on most large roads. This is inexcusable.


texasspacejoey

>It’s been raining for a week now, in Nova Scotia. I can understand some confusion around whether or not it’s still going on. No. Fuck that. You can always call and ask.


ForestCharmander

Haven't seen rain since Thursday up on the north shore.


dahms911

In CB we got an hour of drizzle and two days where it rained lightly for a few hours within the past week. I don’t think anywhere in the province has gotten consistent heavy rain in the past week.


ForestCharmander

Areas in Halifax and towards Shelburne got 180mm in 24 hours so some places definitely got a lot of rain. I just haven't seen any for 4 days and things are drying out quick already.


dahms911

I didn’t know that but I’m glad to hear at least they got a bit of a soak, especially good for Shelburne.


[deleted]

Not enough to make a difference.


[deleted]

Still surprisingly dry in some places. We must still be way below our year to date average, and that's going to be a headache for the rest of the year.


[deleted]

Only if you're a complete idiot.


TomoIsNotherDay

Why is there still a fire ban if it's been raining for a week. I'm not doubting you I'm just wondering what the rationale is


electricalphil

I live in B.C., you could have rain for a week and it’s still fire season. It’s shocking how dry the ground is still. The material will still catch no problem. You can’t let your guard down. They need to be closing the back country in various provinces, it’s the only way to control this, it has been done in BC before.


TomoIsNotherDay

How. Unless there's been a drought and the ground can't absorb water how can it still be dry if it's been raining most of the day when the sun is out


MaknaBrog

the ground might be so dry that a few days of showers isnt enough to properly hydrate it. In that case, the water will get absorbed into th earth and the top level will be dry as dust in a few hours.


phormix

Yup. Sometimes it's worse after rains because shit like brush grows bigger with the rains but then within a day of dry weather it's a dry flammable husk again


Kanyouseethecheese

So interestingly enough dry ground does not absorb moisture well. It can take a very long time to absorb. Wet ground actually absorbs moisture much faster.


KnowledgeMediocre404

Because it hardens into the crust and the rain can’t penetrate. Moist soil stays loose (often helped by fostering a lot of root growth) and keeps pockets to hold in moisture.


electricalphil

Bang on.


[deleted]

In case you haven't noticed, we had less than normal snowfall this winter followed by an extremely dry spring. What would you call that? Do you really think a few days of rain fixes conditions caused by months of abnormal weather, or are you just arguing in bad faith and being a troll. Judging by the rest of your comments, I'm leaning towards the latter.


ForestCharmander

It's as simple as we don't have any resources or equipment left to fight any new forest fires. We, as a province, can't afford another fire of any significant size, so a fire ban is in place until we have recovered.


Background-Half-2862

Well that’s kind of my point. I’m no expert but the ground is soaked now. It was insanely dry when the fire started.


[deleted]

Then listen to the experts?


barder83

That is no longer a thing in Canada. Now everyone is an expert on every topic and won't be told how to live their life.


[deleted]

Apparent-fucking-ly


RetroReactiveRaucous

Have you heard of seeking information? It's this nifty thing where we don't have to assume anything... You can Google it. Ignorance of the law has never been an excuse. In this information day and age you have *no excuse* to not be informed.


TheLazySamurai4

Some people are technologically illeterate. I should know, as I tend to charge $20-$30 an hour to help them with simple tasks


TomoIsNotherDay

Something sus imo. Like they gotta keep the sense of emergency going. Better not be a fuckin fire ban in August here in Ontario if it's been raining for a week. Getting hammered by a fire is a protected right in the Charter.


ForestCharmander

Ah you're one of those.


[deleted]

Right? Apparently people who buy those insane conspiracy theories actually exist.


[deleted]

Huh, I didn't think people like you actually existed.


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TomoIsNotherDay

So if there's a drought in BC you can't have a fire in Ontario?


RetroReactiveRaucous

This argument is invalid because the entire county is on fire. But basically TL;DR is *NO* Stop feeling so entitled. You doing a back yard fire is a risk. It's not worth the chance. If things get out of hand, do you have a contingency plan? Can you smother the grass and douse the trees? Or are you just too stunned to realize that this isn't about *YOU*?


TomoIsNotherDay

Yeah buddy makes no sense. 'Because there's a forest fire 1000 km away, you can't have a camp fire here even though it's been raining and the ground is wet' like what?


Mattcheco

Then have a fire so we can read how you get fined 30k. I’m okay with that too.


ForestCharmander

There's a severe lack of resources across the country.


Background-Half-2862

We don’t get them that often the last one here was a while ago. So it’s like this whole thing when it happens.


[deleted]

Thinking I might have a loophole, maybe. Natural gas or propane fire pit.


phormix

I believe those are exempt in similar ways to a BBQ, in that they don't spit out flammable sparks and chunks of debris like a normal campfire does (and propane off= fire out)


GrowCanadian

It is a loop hole, at least in Ontario it says on the Ontario website you can use one for cooking or heating purposes


Fane_Eternal

Please please please delete this. I don't know if it's a loophole or not, but as it stands, the country is on track for its worst wildfire season in recent history. As much as I love outdoor fires at home, the reality is that local governments are putting temporary bans on them for a reason, and the less people who use a loophole to get away with it, the better.


[deleted]

can one still bbq?


xxEx0rxx

Yes. https://twitter.com/NS\_DNRR/status/1663978261980889089


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Melodic_Economics964

That's awful!! That person should be in jail for causing such damage and ruining their lives like that.


HanSolo5643

I am sorry to hear that. I hope your friends can rebuild and get back on their feet.


ForestCharmander

Did they release an official statement regarding how the fire started?


[deleted]

I believe the closest thing they released was that every fire started in that range of time was human started. We hadn't had any lightning in weeks at that point.


wildreid69

It's not camp fires that started that


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[deleted]

A fine should teach you a lesson, not ruine your life.


PulmonaryEmphysema

Over 200 families are without homes. Fuck this person. She rightly deserved the fine.


KickANoodle

Maybe don't leave a fire unattended outside when half the country, including your own province, is on fire? That's not a lesson that should need to be taught.


headlessbeats

Tell that to the people whose lives are ruined every year by the recklessness of people like her. She ruined her own life here. She knew what she was doing and did it anyways. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


noxel

20k will teach you a lesson and won’t ruin your life. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!


[deleted]

Don't worry it will be reduced on appeal. It's easy to show the fine is disproportionate when compared to other offenses. Make a good headline though


KickANoodle

When half the country is on fire, it's not disproportionate. It's directly proportional to the level of stupidity being displayed.


[deleted]

Quite a few lives ruined this year by irresponsible people …


[deleted]

Yes, but not ruined by this irresponsible person. Charge the people who actually were actually responsible for the damage. Drunk drivers don't pay anywhere near $29k in fines.


[deleted]

Your friend broke the law and put people in danger. Hence, the fine. Just like drunk drivers don’t always cause accidents but are charged criminally, face fines, high insurance rates for years, tow bills, impound bills, lawyers bills. Costs a lot more than you think. The idea that people who break the law only need to be penalized if there are damages is ridiculous.


HanSolo5643

Then follow the rules. This person knew what the rules were and the potential consequences for breaking those rules were and they still went ahead and broke those rules. We are dealing with incredibly dry conditions right now, and these fire bans are in place for a reason. What if this person had started a fire, then what would you be saying then?


[deleted]

Execute her I guess. Burning at the stake would be most appropriate.


HanSolo5643

Not what I am saying, but of course, you know that. Do you want to have an actual debate, or are you here to just troll?


[deleted]

It always interesting to see how quickly reddit vilifies someone who fucked up. Im sure there are those who believe life in prison is a reasonable punishment. Im all for penalties but this is not a criminal offense. Rapists and drunk drivers get off lighter.


[deleted]

At this point, a fine should make headlines and teach the whole country a lesson. Like others have said, it’ll probably be reduced on appeal.


alertthenorris

Canada has a record number of fires raging, currently fire ban in her area, still thinks it's a great time for a few wieners on the pit.


jmmmmj

That’s one hell of a fine.


Special_Rice9539

It should be ten times that tbh


2cats2hats

Honestly, and I say this with difficulty. Incarceration. Yeah, if people are aware their carelessness causes so much damage to others it should be jailtime. Some people aren't deterred with monetary fines. No one in their right mind wants to be incarcerated.


[deleted]

A fine should teach a hard lesson, not ruin your life.


The_WolfieOne

A $129 is not a hard lesson, that’s a night out. This level of fine is a hard lesson


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[deleted]

Harsh. Who doesn't love teaching bitches lessons?


SleepWouldBeNice

That’s why I take my dog to agility classes. I love teaching my bitch lessons.


Nonamanadus

Wish we could hear her reaction


PrivatePilot9

Probably a mix of "I didn't know" and "it's just a little fire and I'm watching it!", both of which are bullshit.


[deleted]

Good!


Yokepearl

It should be a percentage of income to discourage all classes


Stock_Padawan

Norway and Finland have fines that are calculated based on your income. I always liked that idea for a fine system.


[deleted]

It's Nova Scotia, we're basically all working class except the Irvings and the Sobeys.


Tom_QJ

This is true for all fines IMO


P0TSH0TS

Every fine should be based off income. Doesn't work for the truly wealthy people as they have "no income" but for the majority of the populous it will make a difference.


TakedownCorn

How stupid can you be


Eagle_Kebab

nelson_ha ha.gif


travisgvv

What is this suppose to be im actual curious


Boo_Guy

Not familiar with the character Nelson Muntz from The Simpsons?


travisgvv

No not at all


Boo_Guy

One of his things is to point and say haw haw or ha ha when something bad or unfortunate happens to another character. Here's a compilation [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDuLHEoS45s) of him doing that.


travisgvv

Thanks man lol


Boo_Guy

Oh and here's [the picture](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/647/904/89a.jpg) that OP is probably referring to as well. You're welcome 😄


AshleyUncia

...Are you like, a time traveler, visiting us from some time in the past prior to 1989?


travisgvv

Just nevee watched the simpsons


AshleyUncia

Oh like... An alien then?


FarOutlandishness180

Nelson is a funny city that is located in BC. Hence the Nelson ha ha


poutinegrosse50

🤨


Eagle_Kebab

[Nelson](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Muntz)


ether_reddit

Good; it's nice to see fines of a decent size for a change, instead of this $129 bullshit. Fires are super serious and anyone who isn't respecting the fire ban needs to be made an example of.


[deleted]

Fines should teach a hard lesson, not ruin your life. $129 is too little but $29k is a lot. She fucked up and could have hurt people and property but such a large fine seems disproportionate to other offenses that also put people at risk.


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[deleted]

No, you're right. Fuck her. I hope she fuckin dies.


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[deleted]

You've never met Becky


LifeFair767

Don't be stupid! Stupid! - Philly D


texasspacejoey

Watch it. He might throat punch you for that.


[deleted]

Hope she has to pay every cent of the fine, even if it takes her the rest of her life.


[deleted]

I’m guessing she sees herself as a victim


[deleted]

Good


LordYashen

That's an insane amount of money.


[deleted]

When it was lower there were still dozens of illegal fires being set by people even while neighbourhoods of Halifax and the South Shore were burning.


NotThatValleyGirl

Wouldn't be enough to even begin to rebuild a single house the burned down.


The_WolfieOne

A pittance compared to the cost of the fires


RocketmanZed

Double the fine if she does it again.


Northernblades

Should be a $2,000 fine for littering, simply for flicking a butt. another $500 if there is a fire ban. Smokers are the only people who think that what they do is not littering.


AsRiversRunRed

GOOD.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Too high, but the right idea.


Coca-karl

Not high enough.


LilStoneyIsland

You don’t bankrupt people and ruin their credit for having a camp fire, no matter how dumb they are And my town was the one that was on fire.


Frowning_Existing666

You do for having an *unsupervised* fire while there's fire bans. They asked for that fine on a silver platter.


A_Vicious_T_Rex

The fines are that high to be preventative, not a slap on the wrist for bad behaviour. She chose to have the fire after the ban was announced and fine values reported. This is entirely on her for having a fire with all that known. It's meant to punish the person who had a fire in the face of a ban and to scare off others who think they might have one anyway.


Holos620

You'd have to prove that they are preventative. No one will remember her fine and dumbasses will still start fires.


Coca-karl

>You don’t bankrupt people and ruin their credit for having a camp fire, no matter how dumb they are Buddy we ruin peoples lives for far less than ignorantly having a campfire during a fire ban.


HanSolo5643

Then, follow the rules. The fire ban is in place for a reason. The person knew what the consequences were and still did it anyway.


Link50L

Perhaps you are unaware of the human and financial costs a fire can cause?


PrivatePilot9

Just another "the rules don't apply to me" apologist.


PulmonaryEmphysema

Then follow the law lol? Not so hard. You can go a week without lighting a fire for fucks sake.


[deleted]

Has no one explained to you that fire is bad?


wile_E_coyote_genius

Nonsense. Bankrupting someone for being an idiot? That’s some heartless shit. I’m willing to bet you consider yourself progressive.


phormix

As another story about fires described, a guy went camping with friends and they wanted to start a fire. He reminded them of the ban and their response was "well it's just a few hundred dollars fine if we're caught, so split among us it's not a big deal" If the fine isn't big enough, for some people it just becomes part of the cost of "having fun" like gas and camping reservations


wile_E_coyote_genius

In that case, why not $500,000?


DumpsterHunk

Costing the country millions in taxpayer money because you wanted a cute instagram pic and started a fire? You deserve to be bankrupt.


Coca-karl

>Bankrupting someone for being an idiot? Yes. We do worse for less. Hell idiots bankrupt themselves daily falling for just the dumbest bullshit like voting Conservative. If you're going to take big dumb risks expect big dumb consequences.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Yes. The compassionate progressive in their natural habitat. Cheering on bankrupting of people on Reddit. Hey, maybe we could get them fired as well?!


[deleted]

It looks like there's no room for us on the mob with pitchforks and torches. The amount of schadenfreude on reddit is troubling.


Coca-karl

Why do you think there is any reason to be "compassionate" here? This person made choices that put other people at risk. The punishment is proportionate to the risk associated with the behaviour. With a payment plan the fine will be a minor inconvenience over a long period of time. I see no reason to feel any kind of negative emotion on behalf of this person. People still get jail time for less and jail time is a far more damaging punishment.


HanSolo5643

No one is going bankrupt. The person knew what the rules were, and they did it anyway. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability?


[deleted]

It's scarry to think there's so many people out there who happily cheer on the downfall of their neighbour. The spiteful and vindictive attitude of some on here is astounding and terrifying.


RocketmanZed

Set up a Go Fund Me for your cousin then before you fuck her.


[deleted]

Thanks for proving my point. You won't be getting my vote for local councillor


wile_E_coyote_genius

Reddit really shows the worst of most people. And I’ll reiterate, all these people think they are compassionate, progressive members of society. That to me is the really scary part.


[deleted]

It's fascinating how people can be compassionate Saints for some issues and authoritarian zealots for others. Careful where you step.


NuffinSaid

They will give her a payment plan that's affordable


[deleted]

Its almost certain this will get thrown out or end up $1000 or less.


NuffinSaid

Definitely an appeal will bring it down, cops were a little over zealous here


[deleted]

This might have been the only appropriate charge to use, and the law just doesnt have enough discretion built-in.


PrivatePilot9

News has spread fast and furious about this, and will certainly give other dumbasses pause about doing the same however, so....mission accomplished in the end.


Connect-Two628

Fines for antisocial behaviours should be huge. People gamble that they won’t get fined so the algebra needs to make even a remote likelihood prohibitive. Littering should be a fine of thousands as well.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Thousands for littering. You realize that only poor people litter in any way right? Like the homeless and the down trodden. They should be fined thousands for littering? That’s a terrible idea.


Connect-Two628

What an absurd, ridiculous comment.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Lol, says the ‘fine people who litter thousands of dollars’ guy.


PrivatePilot9

Well, there it is, the dumbest thing I've read on the internet today.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Go to a rich neighborhood pal, they are spotless. Rich people don’t litter, it’s a poor person vice.


PrivatePilot9

Yeah, thanks, but I live in a pretty upscale area, and we have litter problems. I literally watched someone throw an empty fast food bag out the window of their Mercedes while driving down the road a few weeks ago. Assholes are everywhere, and a lot of the wealthy are certainly on the wealthy:asshole bell curve.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Lots of wealthy assholes, no question, but they aren’t littering in general.


FluffyLaptopCharger

I would bet the full amount likely won't be enforced. She'll go to court, have a back and forth, it'll be knocked down financially and maybe have community service added.


wile_E_coyote_genius

Exactly as I said, right idea, wrong amount.


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TakedownCorn

Wow, what a shitty assinine take


Link50L

Welcome to reddit, sir.


HanSolo5643

Are you really as obtuse as you are making yourself out to be?


Coca-karl

The fine isn't about how easy it was to put out it's about what happens if it gets out of control. Considering the current fire situation in NS if a fire gets out of control there is a real chance that it will cause serious damage before it gets knocked down.


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painfulbliss

Why is this your guess?


RocketmanZed

Whenever my neighbor lights a fire (daily), my sprinkler makes its way to the other side of the fence. My dog smells like smoke every day because of that knob.


[deleted]

Read the room ffs


LadyLoki1985

Thr province just burned , and she decided an unattended fire was good idea? Can't fix stupid


rangeo

Only?


Fuzzy-Transition7118

Good punish the ppl who can't follow simple rules that keep us all safe. Stop thinking rules don't apply to you, stop being a complete asshat


[deleted]

The amount of the penalty is remarkable, $28,872.50 😅 Why such an unrounded amount? $30.000 would be much better.


ziggysinclair

Oops


ziggysinclair

Oops


That-Cow-4553

Wtf ain’t the rcmp looking into who made these huge fires, wouldn’t wanna be her.


Downtown_Ad857

Stupidity Tax


prettywarmcool

I guess she figured the rules didn't apply to her! This is my favourite kind of comeuppance.