Observatory Issues Yellow Fire Danger Warning
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On 17 October 2026, a Government Information Services press release quoted the Observatory as saying that it had issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning that day. The report said the warning indicates fires are likely to occur and reminded the public to take precautions against fire, and hikers to take care to prevent hill fires. The report did not mention the warning's effective period, coverage or expected duration, nor whether it was later updated or cancelled. The current development is that the Observatory has issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning, and the related fire prevention advice remains in effect.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報Observatory Issues Yellow Fire Danger Warning
The Observatory today (October 17) has issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. Members of the public should be careful about fire prevention, and hikers should also take care to prevent hill fires.
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