Kick Streamer Tiagz Faces $500-Per-Fire-Truck Fine Threat After Repeated Swatting in Toronto

Canadian Kick streamer Tiagz faces an extraordinary legal threat as he continues to be victimized by repeated swatting attacks at his Airbnb in Toronto. The streamer has been dealing with swattings for quite some time, with his Airbnb in Toronto becoming a constant target. The situation intensified when authorities intervened with an unusual—and controversial—response. In his latest broadcast, officers spoke with Tiagz after a false report of a residential fire brought emergency crews to his address, with one officer saying eight fire trucks had responded and acknowledging police had no reason to believe anyone at the property had made the calls themselves. However, rather than pursuing the malicious caller, police directed their enforcement efforts at Tiagz himself. The officer told Tiagz that Toronto's fire department would bill $500 for each truck that responds, meaning another response involving eight trucks would total $4,000. When Tiagz questioned why he should pay for calls he had not made, the officer responded by stating "upfront they will be placing a bill on you guys," adding that tracing the calls would be addressed afterward. The incident reflects a troubling precedent where swatting victims may be held financially responsible for emergency responses triggered by criminal harassment. The swatting campaign against Tiagz has been ongoing for months, with authorities previously warning him in September that further incidents could result in his arrest. The situation has sparked debate within streaming communities about police accountability and victim protection, as the streamer remains one of many content creators targeted by swatting harassment.