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Kelowna man found guilty of using drone to interfere in fight against McDougall Creek wildfire
Derek Leippi was convicted for flying a drone near firefighting helicopters, disrupting efforts during the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire, risking up to $100,000 fine or one year jail.
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Kelowna man found guilty for flying drone near wildfire-fighting helicopters
The Kelowna realtor ran afoul of firefighting personnel during the August 2023 wildfire that burned down more than 300 structures on the west side of Okanagan Lake. He had taken his boat on the water and launched a drone to capture video footage of the Okanagan Lake Resort, which was razed to the ground by the blaze.
·Vancouver, Canada
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Kelowna man found guilty of using drone to interfere in fight against McDougall Creek wildfire
A Kelowna man has been found guilty of flying a drone and interfering with wildfire operations during the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna. Derek Leippi was charged under the Wildfire Act last year and convicted this week by a Kelowna judge, according to a decision published online. Lei...
·Kelowna, Canada
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