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Read more El Niño raises fire risk as Western Cape prepares for a challenging fire season
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Source domain: capenature.co.za
Collected on 29 September 2026
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What this means
This is a CapeNature news statement about the increased wildfire risk in the Western Cape during the expected El Niño summer. It reports recent wildfire figures, explains the risks of hot, dry and variable conditions, and advises the public to report fires immediately and use outdoor fires responsibly.
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emergency fire reportOngoing
Report smoke or a fire in the veld
Anyone who sees smoke or a veld fire can report it immediately so firefighting teams have an opportunity to respond before the fire gains momentum.
- Who it is for
- Anyone who sees smoke or a fire in the veld
- How to act on it
- Dial 112 immediately; do not wait for the fire to become larger.
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Anyone who sees smoke or a fire in the veld should report it immediately by dialling 112.
public awareness campaignOngoing
CapeNature fire awareness campaigns
CapeNature makes fire-awareness information available to inform the public about the impacts of fire and the consequences of being responsible for starting a fire.
- Who it is for
- The public
- How to act on it
- Use the CapeNature fire awareness campaigns for information about fire impacts and responsible behaviour.
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CapeNature fire awareness campaigns are there to inform the public about the impacts of fire and what the repercussions are if you are found responsible for having started a fire.
Facts
Places
Western Cape
Key Takeaways
- Published 29 Sep 2026
- El Niño expected to bring hotter and drier conditions and increased wildfire risk
- Western Cape wildfire season
- CapeNature responded to 107 wildfires between April 2025 and March 2026
- 215 937 hectares burned, including 78 505 hectares on CapeNature-managed nature reserves
- Report smoke or veld fires by dialling 112
- 63% of fires were contained before exceeding 100 hectares
- CapeNature
- South African Weather Service
- Anton Bredell
- Ms Coral Birss