Update on fires and extreme cold conditions in Mpumalanga
7 August 2012
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga would like to advise all residents of the province that there are currently seven veld fires (5 in Lowveld and 2 in Highveld) underway. These fires are under control and being monitored by the disaster management teams.
Eight Working on Fire aircrafts and two teams are deployed while twenty one aircrafts and fifteen teams are on high alert. The damages experienced are restricted to forestry and there are no structural losses, injuries or fatalities reported.
All Joint Operation Committee (JOC) role players are on stand-by and participating as required. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre together with Fire Protection Associations and Working on Fire are closely monitoring the situation.
The department has instructed all municipalities to be on full alert and standby for any possible fires. Residents must report any fires as quick as possible to their closest fire brigade.
The Department would also like to warn residents of the province especially those living in the Highveld areas of Gert Sibande and Nkangala Districts to expect very cold conditions with possible snowfalls in some areas persisting until tomorrow.
Contact Persons:
Simphiwe Kunene
Cell: 0824133931
Issued by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
