{"id":46335,"date":"2025-12-31T09:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T09:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=46335"},"modified":"2025-12-31T09:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T09:14:50","slug":"table-mountain-park-urges-visitors-to-be-fire-wise-on-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/31\/table-mountain-park-urges-visitors-to-be-fire-wise-on-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Table Mountain Park urges visitors to be fire-wise on New Year\u2019s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>TMNP has also appealed to visitors to park responsibly to ensure emergency vehicles can access fire-prone areas without obstruction.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has issued a strong warning to visitors and residents to act responsibly and be fire-wise as New Year\u2019s approaches, amid growing concerns over illegal fires and increased pressure on firefighting resources.<\/p>\n<p>The park has confirmed that additional firefighting resources will be on standby over the festive period, while Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) will actively patrol known fire hotspots across the park.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-fireworks-or-open-flames-allowed\">No fireworks or open flames allowed<\/h2>\n<p>TMNP has reminded the public that strict fire regulations remain in place and will be enforced throughout the park and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo flares, fireworks, Chinese lanterns, or any form of open flames are permitted in or near the park,\u201d SANParks said.<\/p>\n<p>Signal Hill, a popular gathering spot on New Year\u2019s Eve, has been identified as a particularly high-risk area due to historically high visitor numbers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spike-in-illegal-fire-incidents\">Spike in illegal fire incidents<\/h3>\n<p>TMNP Fire Management has recorded a worrying increase in illegal fire incidents, with 2025 already showing higher figures than the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFire statistics for 2025 already exceed December 2024\u2019s monthly total by seven fires,\u201d SANParks confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>In the past week alone, firefighting teams responded to 14 fires across the park, placing significant strain on resources during one of the busiest times of the year.<\/p>\n<p>It said these incidents occurred during peak festive season conditions marked by heat, dry vegetation,  and increased visitor activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: South Africans warned to take precautions when using fireworks on New Years eve<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-urged-to-assist-emergency-services\">Public urged to assist emergency services<\/h3>\n<p>TMNP has also appealed to visitors to park responsibly to ensure emergency vehicles can access fire-prone areas without obstruction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarly reporting is critical to preventing small fires from escalating into major incidents,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protecting-lives-and-natural-heritage\">Protecting lives and natural heritage<\/h3>\n<p>SANParks thanked the public for their cooperation and support during this high-risk period, emphasising that responsible behaviour plays a key role in protecting lives, property and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOW READ: Raise a glass to yourself this New Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Table #Mountain #Park #urges #visitors #firewise #Years #Eve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TMNP has also appealed to visitors to park responsibly to ensure emergency vehicles can access fire-prone areas without obstruction. 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