The North West Umbrella Fire Protection Association is calling for the declaration of a provincial state of disaster after raging wildfires ravaged hundreds of thousands of hectares of land across the province.
[FILE PHOTO] A building goes up in flames.
Farmers are counting their losses after the wildfires destroyed vital grazing land and killed large numbers of livestock and game.“The Amalia/Myra complex fires have consumed approximately 55 000 hectares of land, inflicting a staggering estimated economic loss of R357 500 to the region. Fires cause instant droughts. Animals need food and water today. Disaster management unfortunately takes a long time to get their act together to be able to assist during these times of disaster.
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