Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for solid efforts to prevent forest and grassland fires and avoid casualties amid firefighting work during fire-prone seasons.
Keqiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at National Teleconference on forest and grassland fire prevention and control on Friday.
He said authorities at all levels should put people’s lives first and ensure both development, security and make solid efforts in fire prevention and control.
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He called for strengthening supervision to identify hazards that may lead to forest fires, timely releasing, early warning information, and defusing fire risks.
Keqiang said the government should also improve contingency plans, strengthen firefighter drills and training to avoid casualties.
Wang Yong, a State Councilor called for preventing major fires to safeguard people’s lives and property and national ecological security.
Wang, also head of the headquarters of forest and grassland fire prevention and control, stressed efforts to make sure authorities at all levels perform their duties in fire prevention and control.
He advises authorities to enhance their rescuing and emergency response capabilities.
Source: Xinhua