Safety issues cited in Ontario wildfire fighter's death in B.C.

As 25-year-old Zak Muise set off on a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) that would ultimately end his life, he wasn't wearing a helmet and was riding in a vehicle with damaged retention netting that was not properly inspected, according to a WorkSafeBC report.

Safety issues cited in Ontario wildfire fighter's death in B.C.
A young man wearing glasses sits on a porch in front of a front door. He's wearing a burgundy T-shirt.

As 25-year-old Zak Muise set off on a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) that would ultimately end his life, he wasn't wearing a helmet and was riding in a vehicle with damaged retention netting that was not properly inspected, according to a WorkSafeBC report.