Recently, forest fires have been occurring frequently. With Tomb Sweeping Day right around the corner, fires are expected during this period. The Forestry Bureau urges members of the public to pay attention when using fire during tomb sweeping and ancestor worship. Remember and adhere to the "Four Don'ts" and "Two Reminders”. "Don't" burn the grass or weeds when clearing the graves; "Don't" throw away cigarette butts; "Don't" throw joss paper; and "Don't" set off firecrackers. "Remember" to put out the embers in the ashes, and "Remember" to take away the garbage. Do all of this to prevent forest fires and maintain the forest environment. According to the Forestry Bureau, the period from October to April each year is a period in which forest fires frequently occur, because the central and southern regions are drier during that time. Statistics between 2015 and 2019 show that there was a total of 223 forest fires in Taiwan's national forests, and that 92 of those forest fires (accounting for 41%) occurred in March and April. These two months are at high risk for forest fires. The main reason for this is careless use of fire, including littering of cigarette butts, burning of joss paper when sweeping graves, setting off firecrackers, or burning garbage. Therefore, most forest fires can actually be prevented. Finally, members of the public are reminded that if they discover a forest fire, they should immediately call the Forestry Bureau's Forest Protection 24-hour toll-free line at 0800-000930, 0800-057930, or dial 119 to notify the local firefighting unit for rescue operations. Let us prevent forest fires and guard our precious island's forests together.
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