Thami Mhlabane and Petros Mdiniso of the Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services monitored a veld fire along President Fouché Street, ensuring advancing flames do not reach or damage municipal electrical infrastructure. No damage was reported.

According to them, the fire reportedly started late in the afternoon and posed a threat to municipal electrical infrastructure.

Mhlabane and Mdiniso were therefore dispatched to the area, where they contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to critical areas.

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The Working on Fire-Kishugu Joint Venture (WOF-KJV) recently reported on July 9 that they have recorded 148 fires in Mpumalanga since the winter fire season began.

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Working on Fire emphasised the importance of adhering to fire safety regulations, especially during the dry season, to prevent similar incidents.

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Residents are urged to report any wildland fires to the local authorities and the Lowveld and Escarpment Fire Protection Association (Lefpa) on 0860 66 3473.

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