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Johannesburg Emergency Services vehicle.
The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (Joburg EMS) say they are on high alert following a high fire danger alert issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for today citing windy and warm weather conditions that could fuel uncontrolled veld fires.
EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says, “From our side, as the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, we remain on high alert monitoring all seven regions of the City of Johannesburg for any life-threatening emergencies. Residents are encouraged to call our Emergency Services Command and Control Centre on 011 375 5911.”
Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 23 – 24 August 2025.
Isolated to scattered rain & showers are expected over the western & eastern parts of the country, with possible damaging winds & waves along the west & south coast of RSA. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/5r1KZI8K8y— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 23, 2025
@SAWeatherServic has issued an alert of Fire Danger due to Windy weather conditions in most parts of @CityofJoburgZA which might cause runaway veld fires,residents are urged to avoid making uncontrolled fires @CoJPublicSafety #SaferJoburg #CreatingSaferCommunities #JoburgWeather
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) August 23, 2025
