WC firefighters predict 60 vegetation fires a day
WC firefighters predict 60 vegetation fires a day
19 November 2010
published by www.eyewitnessnews.co.za
South Africa — Western Cape fire fighters are expecting as much as 80 vegetation fires a day, this December. An average of 50 fires were reported everyday this week.
The once green slopes of Vlakkenberg Mountain in Hout Bay are now black following Tuesdays veld fire.
The City Fire services Theo Lane said they are getting ready for a busy festive season.
We expect it to peak at around 80 vegetation fires on really hot and windy days and also in the region about 60 vegetation fires per day, he said.