U. S. Man Loses Appeal of $2. 35M Fine for Starting Wildfire in B. C. The Forest Appeals Commission has upheld a $2.
35 million fine levied against Duffy Damgaard, a US citizen who started a devastating wildfire on East Redonda Island in British Columbia's ecological reserve in 2018.
The decision raises questions about the effectiveness of penalties for individuals who recklessly ignite wildfires.