fire season
fire season
fire season
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Western Cape records worst fire season in 25 years as dry winter looms
The Western Cape has experienced its most severe fire season in a quarter-century, with firefighting crews battling an unprecedented number of blazes.
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Western Cape agriculture suffers R64.8 million loss from devastating fire season
The 2025/2026 fire season has dealt a severe blow to Western Cape agriculture, with economic losses estimated at R64.8 million.
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CapeNature limits damage as 70 785 hectares burn in peak fire season
Over 70,000 hectares of CapeNature-managed land burned in the current fire season, yet infrastructure remains intact due to effective rapid response and coordination efforts.
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WATCH | Firefighters still battling Langeberg blaze
A fire caused by lighting over the weekend is still blazing in the mountains, with wind and inaccessible terrain complicating firefighting efforts.
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Fire season claims Animal Welfare Society worker
The Animal Welfare Society PE bravely helped to save their shelter from flames, only to lose a beloved staff member in a house fire hours later.
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Western Cape allocates R17m for aerial firefighting
Western Cape Government allocates R17 million for aerial firefighting as 2025/26 fire season begins with challenging conditions forecast.
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Cape Town wildfire risk rises in Southern Suburbs
Firefighters prepare for heightened Cape Town wildfire risk in Southern Suburbs as summer approaches; residents urged to clear vegetation and follow safety guidance
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Western Cape battles wave of early summer wildfires across multiple districts
The Western Cape is grappling with an unprecedented surge of wildfires early in the summer season, as unseasonably hot, dry and windy conditions have sparked multiple blazes across the province…
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Hot, windy fire season awaits City and surrounding areas
Recent weather conditions in Cape Town increase fire threats, prompting local authorities to bolster emergency services. With a 40% rise in vegetation fires since 2021, the City emphasizes collective responsibility.…
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Cape Winelands firefighting ‘army’ mobilised for busy inferno season
Cape Winelands District Municipality has deployed more than 100 firefighters for the 2024-’25 fire season, which officially began 1 November and runs until 30 April 2026. The season appears to…
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