{"id":1277,"date":"2012-02-10T11:38:41","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T11:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/daerl\/2012\/02\/10\/veld-fire-warning\/"},"modified":"2012-02-10T11:38:41","modified_gmt":"2012-02-10T11:38:41","slug":"veld-fire-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/daerl\/2012\/02\/10\/veld-fire-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Veld fire warning!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development urges all farmers and land users to prepare themselves in combating possible veld fires occurring throughout the province. Large parts of the Northern Cape Province are prone to veld fires, especially this time of the year. These sporadic blazes are in the main sparked by the natural state of the vegetations as well as the prevailing winds resulting from the winter season climate conditions that are favourable for runaway veld fires.<\/p>\n

The department is also appealing to motorist not to throw away cigarettes buds when driving and people must not leave fires unattended. Annually, veld fires result in disastrous losses of natural grazing, animals and infrastructure and in some instance can lead to the loss of human lives. Veld fires are a serious threat to the agricultural sector, and land users\/ farmers are requested to adhere to the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure fire-fighting equipments are easily accessible and in good working conditions;
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be aware of and participate in the local Fire Protection Association (FPA) activities and\u00a0 plans;
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Control and restrict open fires (e.g Creation of veld fires belts; and
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor the farm\/ land for possible veld fires regularly and report fires immediately to local Fire Protection Association, Municipalities, Extension Officers and South African Police, and have the relevant contact numbers at hand.
The Department\u2019s Sustainable Resource Management division will continuously monitor conditions and warnings will be issued to stakeholders. END <\/p>\n

Issued by: Directorate Communication Services \u2013 Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development<\/p>\n

Enquiries: Phemelo Manankong \u2013External Communications Officer\u00a0
Tel:\u00a0 053 839 7881
Cell: 071 889 5138
Email: pmanankong@ncpg.gov.za
www.agrinc.gov.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development urges all farmers and land users to prepare themselves in combating possible veld fires occurring throughout the province. Large parts of the Northern Cape Province are prone to veld fires, especially this time of the year. These sporadic blazes are in the main sparked<\/p>\n

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