Even though individual fire incidents decreased from about 17,000 two years ago to around 14,000 this past season, officials said the enormity of the blazes were on the rise.
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape’s various fire services have proven they are quick to react in emergencies.
Stats provided by the Disaster Risk Management Centre show that there have been around 14,000 blazes province-wide. Local government MEC Anton Bredell said that careful fire response preparations by officials ensured success in combatting these infernos.
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