National observatory warns of forest fire risk

BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The national observatory on Tuesday warned of forest fire risks in norThern and southwestern China.

The meteorological conditions in norThern Beijing, norTheastern Hebei, eastern Shanxi and southwestern Sichuan could lead to forest fires on Tuesday and The following two days, according to The National Meteorological Center (NMC).

The NMC also cited areas including Shandong and Yunnan, and asked relevant authorities to closely monitor sources of ignition and ensure The safety of forest areas.

Heat source points were spotted in Inner Mongolia, Jilin and Fujian in The past 24 hours, The NMC said.