Yesterday, many netizens went to Da Dong Shan. The Hong Kong Country Park Facebook issued a document today confirming that on Sunday afternoon (5th) there were mountain fires on the South Lantau Country Trail opposite Shang Shan and Da Dong Shan. Country park fire teams, firefighters and The flight service team dispatched a rescue.
Due to the large area of the fire on Dadongshan, the Fisheries and Conservation Department had to send people to assist in the evacuation and instruct the outingers to leave.
[Photo of wildfire in Dadongshan area]
Dadongshan must pay attention to the difficulty of looking at Miscanthus, with recommended route, transportation, and photography guide｜Xingshan
The Hong Kong Country Park Facebook posted today: "Yesterday afternoon (December 5) there were fires on the Nanan Lantau Country Trail and Buried Dadongshan. The country park fire brigade, the fire department and the flight service team came to the scene to fight the fire. As the two mountain fires occurred at the same time and were affected in a large area of Dadongshan, we must immediately send additional fire teams to the scene to support. Our colleagues in the country park also assisted in the evacuation and instructed the outing people to leave. The mountain fire was eventually caught in the evening. put out."
During the peak season of Miscanthus in autumn and winter, Dadongshan attracts many hikers.
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"The location of Dadongshan is remote and the terrain is steep. It takes time for the fire team to hike up the mountain with prepared fire shots and buried water pumps. If there is a strong wind, the area affected by the wildfire may be larger."
"There have been 6 wildfires on Lantau Island this autumn and winter. The wind is high and the material is dry. It is also the peak season for hiking. One careless and unresponsible behavior can destroy a forest and endanger the safety of other outings. . Be a responsible mountain friend, don’t make fires or drop cigarette butts everywhere!"
The Miscanthus on Dadong Mountain is very magnificent with golden light.
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According to the Country Parks and Special Areas Regulations, no one shall light or use fire in country parks or special areas, or be a member of a group of fire users, except in designated barbecue sites or designated camping sites; or Discard any matches, lit cigarettes, pipe ashes or other substances in a way that is likely to cause a fire.
On weekends and holidays, mountain hikers in Dadongshan are in an endless stream.
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Please take good care of Miscanthus and don't pick it.
(Information Picture/Photo by Yan Minghui)