Councillor and Fire Chief Accidentally Sued | Winnipeg News

A town councillor and fire chief in Lynn Lake were stunned to learn their names were on a lawsuit filed by their own insurance company against Alamos Gold over a devastating wildfire that forced evacuations last spring. Unaware they were named plaintiffs, they’re caught in a legal maneuver called subrogation — insurers suing third parties to recover costs — even as Alamos Gold has been praised for community support, including donating a fire truck. The fire’s origin is still under investigation, but evidence points to a controlled burn at the mine site reigniting. The situation leaves residents and officials scrambling to understand how they ended up in court — and why. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c99656919e713185