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"The volunteers of the Civil Aid Services (CAS) assist to patrol and fight hill fires on Sundays and public holidays while the Government Flying Service (GFS) provides perfect techniques of water bombing and trooping fire-fighters to fire scenes, particularly in remote areas.
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"We have managed to reduce the loss and damages caused by hill fires considerably," he added.
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As the Chung Yeung Festival was just days away, Mr Wong reminded grave sweepers to take special precaution when burning joss sticks and paper.
Lighting fires inside country parks indiscriminately would be prosecuted.
At today's ceremony, GFS had deployed one of its helicopters to give a water bombing demonstration.
Also officiating at the launching ceremony were FSD's Chief Fire Officer, Mr Kwok Jing-keung; Chief Staff Officer of CAS, Mr Fung Kwok-him; and the Deputy Manager of GFS, Mr Choi Chiu-ming.
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Helicopter accident report published
The government today (Wednesday) published the investigation report of a helicopter accident that happened near Yuen Long on June 9, 1995.
The aircraft involved is an Aerospatiale SA315B Lama helicopter and was substantially damaged after hitting the side of a container shortly after landing.
The investigation was conducted by the Civil Aviation Department. The objective of the report is to identify the cause of the accident and prevent future
recurrence.
The report contains an analysis of the circumstances surrounding the accident, together with conclusions and recommendations. The pilot sustained minor injury and there was no injury to the passenger and the persons working on the ground.