Who pays for forest fires?

Answer 1

the government

Answer:

Essentially everyone pays for forest fires.

Typically the government foots the up front bills for water bombers and manpower to put out the fire. Residents pay for destroyed homes and cottages. Companies pay for lost lumber and paper production. Builders pay for more expensive wood products due to wood scarcity, same as paper producers and users. If the person causing the fire is found and prosecuted he will pay heft fines. Tourism dependent businesses pay for lost income.

Answer 2

Typically, the cost of suppressing and managing forest fires is covered by government agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, through budgets allocated for firefighting efforts. In some cases, private entities, insurance companies, or individuals may also bear some of the financial burden, especially when fires cause damage to private property.