Out of control fire threatens residents
"We are urging residents to make sure that all the necessary safety precautions are followed when starting a controlled fire."
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A wind-whipped fire in quick-burning dormant vegetation can cause flames to become uncontrollable easily even though safety precautions are followed when starting a controlled fire.
On Saturday, August 20 City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), ANCO Manufacturing, Roodekrans Neighbourhood Watch (RNW) and Emergency Control SA (ECSA) responded to a fire in Quail and Canary Streets, Horison.
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After receiving an urgent call for assistance, City of Johannesburg EMS went to the aid of community members bordering the Kloofendal Nature Reserve after a controlled fire had gotten out of control and started affecting properties.
Other emergency services on scene also lend a helping hand until the fire was contained.
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi confirmed that they responded to a grass fire that was reported in the area.
“We are urging residents to make sure that all the necessary safety precautions are followed when starting a controlled fire.
“This is to ensure that, in case the fire gets out of control it does not affect other properties since we are in a windy season now. Fires can easily change direction and spread faster than expected,” said Mulaudzi.
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