The City of Joburgs emergency management services (EMS) says it has has noted with concern the warning from the SA Weather Services of the significant drop in temperature in most parts of the City of Johannesburg for the upcoming weekend.
Joburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said the drop in temperatures means residents throughout the city will be tempted to use all sorts of heating devices to warm themselves against the extremely cold temperatures.
He said in attempting to get warm, residents become vulnerable to fire incidents in their homes.
We therefore would like to urge all our residents to use all heating devices safely, that is heaters, imbaula, paraffin stoves, and candles not to to leave them unattended while in use to prevent fire incidents at home during these extremely cold temperatures, said Mulaudzi.
Among several tips shared to encourage safety, the Joburg EMS appealed to residents to keep burning candles out of reach of children and pets; do not leave young children unattended in a room with a lit candle; and to store candles, matches and lighters away from the reach of children.
