French "wild' fires

[exile]

Looks like it will miss us - again

[Chappers51]

At the moment the storm’s missed us.

I’m hoping we don’t have any more hail this summer, I’m still trying to get my assurance to pay up for the damage caused at the beginning of May, at least they’ve accepted that it did happen.

[Bayleaf]

I just zoomed out on zoom earth, and was shocked to see how many "major" fires are showing for Canada and America ....

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[widge]

One of those people in your link, Bayleaf, is a pompier volontaire who admitted setting fire to some twigs. Unbelievable. It makes one wonder why he became a pompier in the first place. In any emergency service, you come across inexperienced gung-ho types who want to use the 2 tones, gyrophare etc., be in on the action ....

Unfortunately some people who are fascinated with fire are drawn to the fire service, in some cases just doing the job is enough to satisfy their obsession, but for others they need to go further and start fires, i have also heard of volunteer firemen starting fires, becouse they only get paid while on duty.

Don't get me wrong, I am not suggesting this is common. But sadly you do get the occasional problem.

[Blaze]

Unfortunately some people who are fascinated with fire are drawn to the fire service, in some cases just doing the job is enough to satisfy their obsession, but for others they need to go further and start fires,

It can go further than that : some start fires then get the thrill of being a hero putting it out.

[Bayleaf]

Not much of a hero if it turns out they're responsible for loss of life and property ....