An arrest has been made in connection with the theft of an ATV from a home in Ochre Pit Cove that had been evacuated due to the fire on the Conception Bay North Shore.

The machine was recovered earlier this week, and the accused, a 43-year-old man, was charged with possession of stolen property.

The incident generated a strong public reaction, and RCMP established road and ATV patrols to help protect intact properties that had to be vacated because of the wildfire.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court November 12.

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