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Amid threats and abuse, B.C. fire chief urges compassion

August 23, 2023

As the Shuswap area continues to grapple with a devastating wildfire, a regional deputy fire chief is urging the public to respect the directions of local firefighters. In an impassioned Aug. 23, 2023 video, Sean Coubrough of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District shared that some brave men and women fighting the Bush Creek East fire have experienced threats and abuse from residents.

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