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Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (September 19) 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 Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the high fire risk seasons in the year. 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 also reminded visitors to keep countryside clean. Anyone who commits littering offence in country park area is liable to a fixed penalty of $600. |
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