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I (sort of) agree.
If however, the party were aware of the forcast etc etc, then I think their arrogance in going ahead makes them liable

Last I heard the cops said they were not going to send them the bill

I am not generally in favour of making people pay for rescue services, but in a case where it is clear cut stupidity, which this is sounding like, then I say give them a bill. A big bill.