The ins and outs of veld fires

SANDTON – With high winds and dry conditions, wild veld fires are a problem. Here is what you can do.

 

With the recent devastating veld fires that were reported in the Western Cape, the NSPCA has issued a warning on fire safety.

Daily high winds and dry conditions across South Africa, can cause immense damage and loss to lives and property due to fires. Some fires are caused by carelessness, some by maliciousness and some are acts of nature such as lightning.

This according to a release by the NSPCA that stated fires commonly occur when veld is dry and winds are high – ideal conditions for a spark or flame to turn into a runaway fire, sometimes escalating into a fire disaster.

Animals die every year due to fires. Farm animals are predominantly affected due to intensive and extensive farming practices, however, domestic and wild animals are also affected.

The NSCPA provided some advice on fires:

Be prepared:

Prevention:

What you can do to assist:

The NSCPA said that some farmers may not feel the need to humanely euthanise suffering animals and this is a contravention in terms of the Animals Protection Act No. 71 of 1962.

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