A man was cuffed and had his weapons seized after threatening firemen working to save Williams Lake.

According to RCMP, police received a report from a firefighter that he had been threatened by a local resident just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

91裸聊视频淚n speaking with this fireman, RCMP learned that while working in an area of Springfield Road the day prior (July 17) a local resident had allegedly threatened to kill firefighters if they continued to conduct back burning in the area,91裸聊视频� said Cpl. Janelle Shoihet.

91裸聊视频淲ith this male, was a group of other males, one of whom was alleged to have been carrying a handgun on his hip.91裸聊视频�

Williams Lake RCMP then worked with BC Wildfire Service deployment teams to conduct an investigative follow up. Teams were able to identify and locate the 44-year-old man, who is alleged to have threatened the fireman.

91裸聊视频淚n speaking with RCMP he acknowledged the statements were made in a time of extreme stress. At this time, charges against this male are not being considered, however to mitigate the possible risk, his firearm has been temporarily seized,91裸聊视频� added Shoihet.

The 57-year-old man, who was alleged to have been wearing the handgun, was also located and arrested. Police say he was found to be in possession of a loaded, unsecured handgun, as well as six rifles in his vehicle.

His firearms have been seized and he has since been released, with a court appearance scheduled in early November.

91裸聊视频淲e understand that tensions are running high, but we have to continue to pull together as a community to fight the fires in whatever way we can,91裸聊视频� said Inspector Jeff Pelley, Officer in Charge of the Williams Lake RCMP.

91裸聊视频淭he firemen and women have a job to do, as do we, we ask that continue to be patient as we work together with all of our partners to make your community a safe place to return to.91裸聊视频�