by Sharon Jones | Feb 1, 2025 | Fires in the News
A fire swept through the Taiwan informal settlement in Khayelitsha on Wednesday, prompting swift action from the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management teams, who have set up a joint operations centre to assist affected residents. City spokesperson Charlotte...
by Sharon Jones | Feb 1, 2025 | Fires in the News
Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza are set to visit Langa township on Wednesday following a devastating fire on Boxing Day that destroyed nearly 300 structures and left around 700 people homeless. Survivors...
by Sharon Jones | Jan 29, 2025 | Public Safety Announcements
It’s not uncommon to see vehicles engulfed in flames on our daily commutes, a stark reminder of how quickly these situations can occur. While it may feel like something that only happens to others, a vehicle fire could happen to any of us. With this in mind, we...
by Sharon Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Fires in the News
Wind-whipped wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area Wednesday as crews struggled to contain the rapidly growing blazes that killed at least five people, destroyed hundreds of homes, and forced evacuations for over 100,000 residents. Read the full article...
by Sharon Jones | Jan 9, 2025 | Fires in the News
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services are attending to two fires. 1. Franschhoek Pass The fire on the Cape Winelands side has been contained, and some fire vehicles have been able to return to base. However, close monitoring will continue, and if...
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