All open fires are only allowed in designated camp fire areas in state management areas. Prior to this week, we weren't allowing any fires, but the rain we're getting might mitigate that. I don't foresee a long term ban in the management areas. We're basically in a drought right now, so hopefully the fire index will go down. The ground needs to be wet enough so fires don't get out of control.

Jay Aron

Fire Management

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Some towns have different fire ordinances, so residents should make sure they call the fire departments to find out what the regulations are.

If the fire index is low, during the summer and depending on the weather, fires are allowed, but if it's dangerous, we put out open fire bans. There is no open burning except with a permit that is given by a local fire chief, but any time you're burning on your own property a permit is needed any time of day.

Trails also provide access in case of fire and provide foresters access for management practices.

— Billy Thomas

This is very good news for professional fire management in the Western Cape especially, as these have been the most severe fires ever recorded in the region.

— Fanie Bekker

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We're going to eliminate 3,000 management positions, as we've always said, and those are not going to necessarily be layoffs,

— Jay Grossman