/ 16 September 2024

SA’s wildfire crisis escalates with 1 960 fires this year alone

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South Africa faces an escalating wildfire crisis that shows no signs of slowing down, with data showing 1 960 fires have already been recorded in 2024. (Supplied by Working on Fire)

Runaway fires fuelled by the climate crisis are more frequent and devastating, destroying farmland, property, protected areas and people’s livelihoods

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