N.L. sets $150K fines, 6 months jail for breaking woods ban

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government is threatening fines of up to $150,000 and six months in jail for violating wildfire-related restrictions, as three major blazes continue to burn.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government is threatening fines of up to $150,000 and six months in jail for violating wildfire-related restrictions, as three major blazes continue to burn in the province.

At a Saturday press conference, Premier Andrew Furey said the penalties, which include minimum fines of $50,000, apply to anyone who ignores evacuation or…