Firefighters have faced exceptional challenges over the last couple of days while battling multiple blazes across the City. These challenges have been further intensified by strong winds that are fueling the fires.
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There seems to be no respite from the wind as the South African Weather Service has issued a warning of damaging winds from this afternoon into tomorrow, 28 December.
The Level 2 warning for south-easterly winds of between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour is in place from Table Bay to Cape Agulhas. The wind warning goes hand in hand with a high risk of wildfires.
🚩Weather Warning: Level 2 for damaging winds
While there has been a brief respite from the strong winds, the SA Weather Service warned of damaging winds from this afternoon into tomorrow, Thursday 28 December 2023.#CTNews pic.twitter.com/ga2X1JmLMh
— City of Cape Town (@CityofCT) December 27, 2023
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to avoid working with open flames or flammable substances where possible.
‘Do not toss cigarette butts out of your vehicle’s windows and report fires as soon as you spot them. Also ensure that items like roofs, patio furniture and so forth are properly secured,’ added the City.
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