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Chapter 10SInterpretation
52Interpretation of Part 2S
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—
“emergency” means an event or situation that causes or is likely to cause—
(b)
a person to suffer serious—
(c)
serious harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals and the fabric of buildings);
“extinguishing”, in relation to a fire, includes containing and controlling;
“road” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22).
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