Simon’s Town Civic Association Communications
Jul 21st, 2010 by Johan Horak
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Feb 1st, 2010 by Johan Horak
Make your house safe from wind blown embers and sparks
In the case of a runaway wildfire, houses are not usually set on fire simply from the heat of the fire.
It is the wind blown embers and sparks gaining entry through open windows, air vents and small gaps between roof sheeting and walls or through openings in the eaves ceiling board that are the main danger to your home. It is always a good idea to put fine mesh over any vents and seal off all gaps under the eaves. Remember the risk is just as great after the main fire has passed, as sparks and embers are still thrown around by the wind from secondary fires or smoldering brush.
If you ever have to evacuate in the face of a fire – make sure all windows and doors are closed, but do not lock gates and doors as firemen may need to gain entry. Closing internal doors and windows before you leave can slow the spread of a fire, should it get into your house
If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find more useful advice for making your home safe and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk - just click on the following link.
> > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE
Regards
Steve
Glencairn Fire Committee.
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Feb 1st, 2010 by Johan Horak
GLENCAIRN BURNING IN 2001-2002 FIRE SEASON
Photo: by courtesy of the Cape Argus
Dear Neighbour,
The Southeaster winds are drying out our valley and the surrounding areas and raising the risk of runaway fires. There has already been one fire at the top of Red Hill – fortunately not too serious as it was contained by an area that had recently burnt. The fire was promptly extinguished by the City’s fire brigade with the help of the Volunteer Wildfire Service (VWS). However our area is surrounded by masses of Invasive Alien Vegetation, which poses a huge fire risk to the people of Glencairn and Simonstown – if a fire breaks out here and the winds are blowing strongly, the chances are that we may not be so lucky
The fire risk is increasing daily, but there are some things that you can do to make your home more fire safe. If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find useful advice for doing just this and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk - just click on the following link.
> > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE
REMEMBER -
- NO OPEN FIRES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
- CLEAR ALL BUSH RIGHT AWAY FROM YOUR WALLS
– GET RID OF ALL INVASIVE ALIEN VEGETATION IN YOUR AREA
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Enemy No 1 - PORT JACKSON SEEDLING - Pull it out before it grows
Bookmark the COF website http://www.southerncrossroads.info/community/cape-of-fire.php
Regards
Steve Coe
(GLENCAIRN FIRE WATCH)
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