Forestry department issues red alert for wildfire risk

The forestry department issued a red alert for wildfire risk on Wednesday, according to an announcement released on Tuesday.

The department stressed that starting a fire is a criminal offence, punishable under countryside protection laws and enforced by the wildfire prevention and suppression service.

The public is urged to exercise extreme caution during outdoor activities and to avoid any actions that could spark a forest fire.

Anyone who sees smoke or flames is...