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Public urged to observe fire safety The Agriculture and Fisheries Department today (Wednesday) reminded the public to take extra care when handling fire in countryside during the forthcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Speaking on fire safety, Country Parks Management 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 hand-held candle-lit lanterns" He noted that Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the high fire risk periods in a year. Mr Lui called on the public to be particularly alert on fire safety when visiting country parks during the forthcoming holidays. 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 contravenes such restrictions will be liable to a maximum fine of $25,000 and one year's imprisonment," he added. |
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