After facility inspections, DA believes WC govt ready for wildfire season

Inspections at key facilities have shown the Western Cape government is prepared for the wildfire season. 

The province experiences a higher risk of veld fires between November and April, due to dry, hot and windy conditions. 

These conditions have already resulted in recent fires along the Garden Route, across the Cape Winelands and in the Overberg. 

In Cape Town, there were at least 632 vegetation since last week. 

The Democratic Alliance's environmental affairs spokesperson, Dave Bryant, said they would continue to conduct oversight visits in the coming weeks but had already seen a proactive approach, with aerial support, trained ground crews, and sophisticated coordination systems in place.

"We urge every resident and visitor to exercise extreme caution to adhere to all regulations, especially regarding open flames and to participate in community awareness efforts. By working together, we can significantly reduce the risk of devastating wildfires."