Tag: fires
Counterfeit electrical products pose grave threat to South Africans’ lives and homes
Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives in South Africa, ranking among the top causes of death. In addition, the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa has reported that almost one-tenth...
Early fire detection: infrared camera and monitors for automated extinguishing
THERE is a high risk of fires, especially in waste, wood and paper processing. Early fire detection systems using infrared detection allow early identification of potential fire sources and rapid response...
Check genset diesel injectors as fire risk rises
SOUTH Africans have been dismayed by a spate of destructive fires around the country, highlighting the need for diesel-powered fire pump systems to be at the ready and in good working...
Third Cape farm set alight in space of a week
The Drakenstein Farm Watch (DFW) has alerted firefighters to be on standby as a third farm was set alight in the space of a week.
“For the third time in a week,...
Friday rain dampens Australian bushfires
Firefighters are continuing to battle out of control bushfires on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA).
Authorities on Thursday issued two emergency warnings for Kangaroo Island (KI) after fires...
Australia declines Western Cape’s help
The Western Cape government has assembled a team of 40 willing and experienced firefighters ready to assist Australia in containing the ongoing wildfires.
However, local Government MEC Anton Bredell said that although...
Cape faces fire catastrophe as experts fear city’s worst fire season lies ahead
Experts have warned that climate change and the rise in temperatures will see Cape Town experience its worst fire season, with areas such as Constantia, Hout Bay and Newlands particularly at...
Amazon rainforest fires: Everything we know and how you can help
The Amazon rainforest has been on fire for the past month, and Brazil has declared a state of emergency in the region. The fires are destroying the homes of indigenous tribes and threatening millions of...
No new trains for Cape Town after R30m arson attack?
Plans to send new trains to Cape Town to help to bolster Metrorail’s ageing fleet could be put on hold following an alleged arson attack which left 11 carriages destroyed at...
Things are finally looking up for Knysna after heartbreaking fires
Officials have implemented measures to get the town’s economy back on its feet following the devastating fires that hit the area and say they're starting to bear fruit.
At least...
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