since the start of the summer fire season in December, veld and forest firefighters in the Eastern Cape have been working tirelessly to supress fires and implement preventative measures. The season is set to end in April. Firefighting teams have been collaborating with various partners to combat fires, while also conducting proative measures such as fuel load reduction and educational awareness programs. These efforts include slashing and constructing containment lines to prevent runaway fires from affecting forests.
In addition to fighting efforts, teams have been engaging with local schools and communities to promote fire awareness and prevention. By educating community members on the importance of vigilance and proactive risk reduction, the teams aim to empower individual s to take ownership of their surroundings and prevent unwated fires.
Reseach indicates thatover 90% on unwated fires are caused by human negligence. However, its essentialto note that not all fires are bad. Controlled veld fires can play crucial role in maintaining ecosystem funtion and serve as an efficient land management tool in many areas of South Africa.
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