SA National Severe Weather Observations: 5 August 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

HIGH FIRE RISK - A high fire risk is currently experienced in parts of the Northern-, Southern Free State and North Eastern Cape.  161 fires were detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa.  Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed.  The earlier a fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire.