South Africa faces an escalating wildfire crisis that shows no signs of slowing down, with data showing 1 802 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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