The Western Cape could be in for a worse-than-usual fire season due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the past winter season, Cape {town} Etc reports. Also read: Wildfires detected in Scarborough and Kommetjie According to Samkelo Magwala, a South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecaster, rainfall is a vital factor in determining the risk of wildfires. ‘The level of precipitation … Continue reading Western Cape braces for tough fire season due to heavy winter rainfall