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In forceOccupier to extinguish fire
Part 5Responsibilities of occupiers of land in relation to fires
33 Occupier to extinguish fire
Where a fire is burning on land in an emergency response area and the lighting of the fire is not permitted by or under this or any other
Act, the occupier of the land must:
(a)
immediately on becoming aware of the fire, take all reasonable steps to extinguish or control the fire (regardless of who lit it);
and
(b)
if the fire is not extinguished – report the existence and location of the fire to a member or a police officer as soon as practicable.
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