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Public urged to observe fire safety The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (September 28) reminded the public to take extra care to observe fire safety in countryside during the Mid-Autumn Festival. AFCD Country Parks Officer Mr Lui Ming-wai said visitors should refrain from releasing any Hung Ming lantern, and be extremely careful with barbecue fire as well as candle-lit lanterns. "It is an offence under the Forests and Countryside Ordinance to light fire illegally or to release a Hung Ming lantern in country parks and open countryside. "Any person who contravenes the ordinance is liable to a maximum fine of $25,000 and one year's imprisonment," Mr Lui added. He noted that Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the high fire risk seasons in the year. The public should pay more attention to fire safety when visiting country parks during the festive period. |
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