Ministry urges fire safety measures

9 December 2019
The Phnom Penh Post
Drought / Ministry of Environment / Protected areas
El Niño

The Ministry of Environment has told sub-national authorities to urge the public to be mindful when using fire to prevent incidents of wildfires. Wildfires caused by carelessness is punishable with five to 10 years in prison and a fine of 17-150 million riel ($4,250-$37,500). The directive came after the predicted high temperatures to be felt in Cambodia and other countries in the region brought by the El Nino. The ministry on November 6 noted the yearly occurrence of wildfires in natural protected areas across the Kingdom, especially in the dry season. …

 Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-urges-fire-safety-measures

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