WARNING: Extreme weather could lead to runaway fires today
“Nothing should be burned today. Do not start any fires, don’t even burn a dirt hole."
Extreme weather conditions today can lead to runaway fires, warns the Fire Prevention Association (FPA).
Steven Hibbert, NKZN’s fire prevention officer, said that humidity is low, while temperature and wind speed in the area is picking up, creating favourable conditions for runaway fires.
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“Nothing should be burned today. Do not start any fires, don’t even burn a dirt hole. It could have disastrous consequences,” warns Mr Hibbert.
“We already have a high fire index of 78 in the Utrecht mountains, and a high fire index of 70 in Lenjane. Vryheid currently has a fire danger index of 40, but this will get higher as the winds pick up during the day.”
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Members of the community are urged to contact Mr Hibbert urgently on 083 769 0467 if they observe and fires today.
