insert_link South Africa Cape Town’s current fire season has been deemed the worst in the city’s history. Cape Town's current fire season has been deemed the worst in the city's history. Speaking during the commemoration of Firefighters Day, Cape Town's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, noted that firefighters have responded to over six-thousand fires this season. Thousands of firefighters from various districts and organisations have been mobilised to contain fires, with thousands of litres of water used. Smith commended firefighters for their diligence: […] todayMay 6, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Firefighters Grapple with Intense Blazes Despite Marginal Nighttime Cooling in Cape Winelands While slightly cooler night temperatures provided some respite, firefighters continue to combat multiple blazes in Worcester, Wolseley, and Rawsonville within the Cape Winelands Municipality. Presently, nine firefighting vehicles with crews and an additional 65 ground crew members are on the scene. Jo-Anne Otto, the municipality's spokesperson, highlighted the challenging conditions, mentioning that the South African Weather Service predicts temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius today, posing additional hurdles for firefighting activities. […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 25