April 5th
Circular of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration
Typical cases of forest fires from January to February 2024
thereinto
Forest fires caused by sacrificial fires (4 cases)
(1) Forest fire in Gantian Town, Leye County, Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
On January 1, 2024, a forest fire broke out in Sihe Village, Gantian Town, Leye County, Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and the open fire was extinguished on the same day. The burned area is about 0.6 hectares. After investigation, the fire was caused by the fire used by local villagers for sacrifice. At present, the perpetrator has been sentenced by the local court to one year in prison, suspended for one year.
(2) Forest fire in Goujiang Town, Banzhou District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
On February 13, 2024, a forest fire broke out in Yiyuan Village, Goujiang Town, Banzhou District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, and the fire was extinguished on the same day. The burned area is about 11.5 hectares. After preliminary investigation, the fire was caused by sacrificial fire. At present, the suspect has been criminally detained by the public security organs, and the case is being further handled. Those responsible on the ground have been held accountable.
(3) Forest fire in Maduqiao Township, Qidong County, Hengyang City, Hunan Province
On February 19, 2024, a forest fire broke out in Maduqiao Village, Maduqiao Township, Qidong County, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, and the open fire was extinguished on February 20. The burned area is about 18.9 hectares. The fire was caused by a fire used by local villagers to worship their ancestors. At present, the suspect has been controlled by the local public security organ, and the case is being further handled.
(4) Forest fire in Ninggu Town, Xixiu District, Anshun City, Guizhou Province
On February 20, 2024, a forest fire broke out in Mushanbao Village, Ninggu Town, Xixiu District, Anshun City, Guizhou Province. The burned area is about 28.6 hectares. The fire was caused by sacrificial fire. At present, the suspect has been controlled by the local public security organ, and the case is being further handled.
The Qingming Festival sacrifice sweep should not use open flames as much as possible
If you burn incense and paper outside, remember to turn off the fire when you leave people
Cool with water to prevent re-ignition, and clean up combustible materials in time
Prevent re-ignition of ashes or fires caused by flying fires.
It is strictly forbidden to smoke or burn paper money in fire-free areas such as forest areas and grasslands
Once the fire is accidentally used, the fire is started
If it causes serious consequences, it will bear legal responsibility
Advocate the choice of online memorial services, flower offerings and other forms
Smokeless and civilized sacrifice methods such as the Qingqing Yao Festival
In case of fire, please call 119 to call the police
(Source: Beijing Fire Department)