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Contractor Criminally Cited, Removed From Sinlahekin Fire Camp
['Chris Hansen']
NewsRadio 560 KPQ - Stay Connected
A fire contractor is in hot water with the law after allegedly trespassing in areas that have been impacted by the Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County.
On Monday, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says it received reports about the contractor accessing outbuildings on private property and then posting those actions on social media.
Deputies reportedly responded to the location and located the contractor, who was issued a criminal citation.
The Sheriff's Office says the contractor was physically escorted from the camp by law enforcement officials at around midnight on Tuesday.
In a news release, Sheriff's officials said they have a no tolerance policy for any actions which are "not consistent with firefighting efforts."