Cal Fire Ordered to Pay $15 Million Over 2007 Moonlight Fire Probe

[@RebelMusic510]

This seems like the tip of the iceberg with some of these destructive fires. Hmmm

[@DirtyPlumbus]

Country of corruption

[@skydiverclassc2031]

If I recall correctly, SPI agreed to pay the US Government (the Forest Service) $100 million dollars for suppression costs and damages to surrounding Plumas National Forest land. They essentially paid up without admitting guilt. Since the fire was allegedly started by the dozer operator/contractor, a Federal Court held that SPI could be held liable even if it could not be proven. SPI then agreed to pay up, settling the Federal case.

[@bobbyologun1517]

wait there are firefighters with handcuffs and guns?

[@DaddyDean87]

Yep. Prevention officers. They go through a 9 month police academy

[@jyaj007]

There's good people in this world.... Hoffman should get a purple star for his righteousness, I salute

[@propblast82nd]

Your tax dollars at work !

[@freerangegirl4457]

Profile in courage.

[@BCSchmerker]

+NBCBayArea *The cause of the Moonlight Fire of 2007 (which destroyed two structures before 100% containment at 64,997 acres) was never established beyond reasonable doubt.* Sierra Pacific Industries was scapegoated by certain detectives then active with State Forestry and Fire Protection (CA, USA).