Observatory Issues Red Fire Danger Warning
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On 23 October 2026, the Observatory issued a red fire danger warning, indicating that fires are very likely to occur and urging the public to take care with fire prevention. The Observatory also reminded the public that those travelling in the countryside should bring dry rations or cooked food and take care to prevent hill fires; lighting fires illegally in the countryside carries a fine of $25,000 and one year's imprisonment. The current development is that the warning has been issued, and the report does not mention any other follow-up.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報Observatory Issues Red Fire Danger Warning, Urges Public to Be Careful with Fire
The Observatory issued a red fire danger warning on 23 October, saying fires are very likely and the public should be careful with fire. Members of the public travelling to the countryside should bring dry rations or cooked food and take care to prevent hill fires; lighting fires illegally in the countryside carries a $25,000 fine and one year in prison.
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