# Western Cape Prepares for Wildfire Risk | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-09-13T09:11:31+00:00
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Western Cape braces for a scorching, drier summer as El Niño intensifies, raising wildfire risks and straining water supplies. Premier Alan Winde warns that preparation must begin now — farmers need to clear vegetation and build firebreaks, while communities must take preventative steps. With over 200,000 hectares burned last year, the government is rallying stakeholders to boost water efficiency and support dryland farming, building on past resilience through droughts from 2014 to 2016. Early action is critical to safeguard farms, livelihoods, and the economy before conditions spiral out of control. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-13-western-cape-warns-of-hotter-summer-higher-fire-risk-as-el-nio-strengthens/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1a2b5d219cdf82f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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