Mpumalanga
1 August 2007
The Department of Local Government and Housing in Mpumalanga would like to
warn all people in the province to be extremely cautious and to take every
precaution to prevent fires from igniting, as the weather predicted over the
next three days is conducive for veld fires. The department has also instructed
all municipalities to be on full alert and standby for any possible fires.
Residents are also urged to report any fires as quick as possible to the
Provincial Disaster Management centre at 0800 202 507.
There are currently five fires burning in the province which fire fighters
are working on. The teams are continuing to monitor the situation in the areas
where the fires have been contained.
The department would like to thank all the different stakeholders, who have
worked with the disaster management team of the province in dealing with the
fires. A special word of thanks goes to members of the Working on Fire team,
medical teams and all the members of the public, who have worked tirelessly to
fight the fires.
The Department would also like to appeal to motorist to be extremely
cautious as some areas are still covered by smoke which affects visibility on
the roads and to be on the look out for fires next to the roads. Motorists are
warned not drive through areas with fires and heavy smoke. As vegetation is dry
and flammable, and can be fanned by high winds, people are urged to be
extremely cautious.
Contact Person:
Simphiwe Kunene
Cell: 082 413 3931
Issued by: Department of Local Government and Housing, Mpumalanga Provincial
Government
1 August 2007
