The City’s Safety and Security Directorate says Cape Town firefighters responded to more than 200 vegetation fires this past weekend.
While law-enforcers had their hands full – with thousands flocking to beaches because of the hot weather – firefighters were called out to attend to 235 wildfires across the Metro.
Mayoral committee member, JP Smith says 48 of these fires occurred in residential areas.
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Watch the flame
Be extra vigilant this summer fire season. Protect your family and loved ones!
Open flames should never be left unattended.
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— City of Cape Town (@CityofCT) January 24, 2022
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Department and Fire & Rescue Service have initiated a public education and awareness campaign after an increase in informal settlement fires the last few months.
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