694 Bush Fire Calls In Nine Days

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Update on Bush Fire Calls

The following is an update in the number of bush fire calls for the period March 16th to March 24th 2010 by the Trinidad & Tobago Fire Service. The Ag. Chief Fire Officer is appealing to all citizens to exercise caution in dealing with all outdoor fires.

Due to the country’s present water shortage, citizens are advised to limit the burning of large heaps of dried leaves, grass and related items. Unsupervised and uncontained burning can result in degradation of forested areas, which can lead to mass flooding when the rainy season arrives.

Citizens are further reminded that a Fire Permit must be obtained prior to embarking on such activities. This is in accordance with the Agricultural Fires Act, Chapter 63:02 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

The public should pay heed to the following guidelines:
• Do not slash and burn
• Always burn in small heaps
• Have water available at all times in case fire gets out of control
• Cut traces in the ground around the fire site to minimize fire spread where necessary
• Do not discard refuse in forested areas.

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service stands ready and committed to respond to all reported calls. However, priority is always given to instances where life and property are threatened.

Fire Officers have been advised and are utilizing water sparingly in all their activities.

Corporate Communications Unit
Ministry of National Security

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