Scenic Area Takes Multiple Measures to Solidify Fire Protection Barriers
Source: Yinchuan News Network
Spring is a high-risk fire season, with temperatures gradually rising and the approach of Qingming Festival, leading to an increase in hikers and explorers. Therefore, forest protection and fire prevention are particularly important. Regarding the current situation in the surrounding areas of Helan Mountain and the relevant prevention and awareness measures, reporters interviewed multiple areas of the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve.
On March 27th, the reporter first arrived at the Helan Mountain National Forest Park, Ma Liankou Management Station, and Yulinggou Cemetery, all within the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve. At Helan Mountain National Forest Park, the reporter found that throughout the park, there were no-smoking warning signs posted, and a designated smoking area was set up at the ticket check point.
The reporter learned that Helan Mountain National Forest Park has entered a fire-prevention lockdown period. According to Mr. Zuo Gang, Deputy Manager of Helan Mountain National Forest Park, fire prevention reminders are displayed for visitors from the moment they enter the parking lot. Electronic displays also remind visitors during the car ride up the mountain.
At the same time, regular checks of fire equipment and prompt intervention against uncivilized behavior are key to protection. Mr. You Yong, a staff member of the Su Management Station of Helan Mountain Administration, stated, 'We will use technical surveillance, human surveillance, and material surveillance to set up cameras at various important road sections. Once a hazard is detected, we will immediately call nearby forest rangers.' In addition, they will check the forest fire equipment and conduct employee training at scheduled times.
Strengthening fire prevention and guiding visitors correctly
That afternoon, the reporter saw fire warning flags and electronic publicity poles erected along the road near Ma Liankou Management Station. Announcements regularly reminded visitors. According to Mr. Li Xiqing, Station Manager of Ma Liankou Management Station of Helan Mountain Administration, the jurisdiction of Ma Liankou Management Station covers nearly 700,000 acres, and there are approximately 39 rangers. 'During the day, for 12 hours, we have people on duty. We constantly increase patrol efforts and patrol density,' Mr. Li Xiqing said. 'Recently, in addition to the normal patrol from Monday to Friday, the patrol frequency and density are increased on Saturdays and Sundays. We also guide visitors, dissuading visitors from using fire outdoors and discouraging contact with wild animals.'
Entering the spring is a key period for fire prevention, and relevant departments are reminding everyone
During the interview, the reporter learned that Yulinggou Cemetery suspended all activities from March 21st to April 6th. In terms of fire prevention, a series of protection measures have been implemented
Mr. Xu Jianping, staff member of the Yulinggou Cemetery Office, stated, 'Staff will be arranged to patrol the cemetery every two hours to check if a fire has occurred, and to check the various equipment in the cemetery, and to communicate with staff in a timely manner.'
According to Mr. Dang Yuolong, Director of the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve, Helan Mountain has achieved 69 consecutive years without significant forest fires, and entering the peak fire prevention period requires all staff to be on duty, canceling holidays. 'Helan Mountain has several concentrated cemeteries with a lot of weeds, which is a major hazard. Tourists carelessly discarding cigarette butts near the road could ignite the weeds. We are absolutely vigilant about this,' Mr. Dang Yuolong said.
Here, we remind the public that using fire or carelessly discarding cigarette butts has the potential to trigger fires. We should all be 'forest rangers' and if a fire occurs, citizens can promptly call the alarm at 2153119.
Reporter Yang Meng, Ma Yu Xian, Yu Ping
