Risk of fires remains extremely high

Published on: Wednesday 2nd August, 2023

The risk of wildfires in all forest areas remains extremely high on Wednesday, the Forestry Department announced.

“The public is urged to be extremely careful and to completely avoid actions and activities likely to cause a fire,” the announcement stated.

Meanwhile the department of meteorology issued a new yellow warning in effect from 12pm until 5pm.

 

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It needs to be pointed out that the following can easily start fires:

  • Discarded cigarettes
  • Fireworks
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