Forestry department warns hunters over wildfire risks

The forestry department has urged hunters to take precautions against wildfires as the hunting season opens on Sunday. Despite recent rainfall in several forest areas, the risk of fires remains high, the department said, warning hunters against lighting fires in unauthorised areas or discarding cigarette butts and lit matches. It said wildfires in recent years […]

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