It's getting to a stage where they're tired. Although they're trained to endure long periods of duty, it's tough. The strong winds alone can batter one, without one's having to fight a fire.
Val Charlton
The very high temperatures across the country and strong winds with low humidity are creating perfect conditions for fire.
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The terrain is really rocky and mountainous.
Strong winds, high temperatures and no rain are the weather conditions predicted for the foreseeable future, with 'red' and 'orange' fire danger indices applicable over most parts of the Western Cape.
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The terrain is mountainous and difficult to access.
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The circumference of the fire is an estimated 50km.
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