Veldt Fire Conditions 24/02/20 08h00 – 25/02/20 18h00
| Hazard | Alert Level | Valid From (SAST) | Valid To (SAST) |
| Veld Fire Conditions expected over the West Coast District interior (Western Cape) today and tomorrow (24-25/02/2020),including the Central and Little Karoo, as well as Cape Winelands tomorrow(25/02/2020). | Warning | 24/02/20 08h00 | 25/02/20 18h00 |
| Description: Dangerous veld/bush fire conditions
Whenever there are prolonged periods of little and no rain coupled with warm dry winds, veldt or bush fires can easily be sparked and will spread rapidly in strong winds. Precautions: Dangerous veld/bush fire conditions Don’t make fires in the open and/or leave fires unattended. Don’t throw cigarette butts out of cars or in the open veldt. Don’t throw bottles in the veldt as they can magnify the sun’s rays and start fires. Prepare and maintain fire breaks in controlled manner. In the case of a large fire report it immediately and move away from the area to let the professionals deal with it. Never throw water onto a fire started by an electrical fault or fires started by oil or paraffin lamps. In this case sand or a blanket should be used to smother the fire. Listen to the radio or TV for warnings and obey the instructions from disaster management officers. Description: Extremely High Temperatures When temperature and the humidity is high at the same time or when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold, human’s ability to cool their bodies through sweating is reduced. This can be a real threat that leads to hyperthermia. Precautions: Extremely High Temperatures Stay indoors in a cool room near a fan if possible. The old and infirm must take extra care to stay hydrated and cool. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, playing excessive sport and hard labour. Dress in light weight clothes and drink plenty of liquids NOT alcohol. Listen to the radio or TV for warnings and obey the instructions from disaster management officers |