Lowveld Fire Response

22/10/2026

FIRE NOTICE – SCHOEMANSKLOOF / SUDWALA AREA
⚠️ UNCONTROLLED WILDFIRE | HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS
LEFPA urges all residents, farmers and landowners in the Schoemanskloof/Sudwala area to remain on high alert as an uncontrolled wildfire continues to burn in the area.
🔥 Fire Danger Index (FDI) levels are currently high!
PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS:
✅ Remain vigilant and monitor fire activity.
✅ Communicate with your neighbours and ward chairpersons.
✅ Have firefighting equipment ready.
✅ Avoid any open burning.
✅ Report any new fires immediately.
📞 REPORT FIRES TO LEFPA: 0860 66 3473
STAY ALERT. STAY SAFE. PREVENT WILDFIRES.

17/10/2026

15/10/2026

🚨 SCHOOL SAFETY OPERATION | MATTAFIN 🚨
SAFER SCHOOLS. STRONGER COMMUNITIES. A BETTER FUTURE.
ACS SPARTAN SECURITY and LOWVELD FIRE RESPONSE were proud to participate in the joint search and seizure operation conducted at Cyril Clarke Secondary School in Mattafin on 14 October 2026.
The operation, led by DCSSL and the Department of Education, brought together multiple stakeholders united in the fight against drugs, bullying and gangsterism in our schools.
Protecting our learners requires teamwork, commitment and decisive action. By working together, we can help create safer learning environments where our children can focus on their education, pursue their dreams and build a brighter future.
🤝 Together, we stand for safer schools and stronger communities! 💪
ACS SPARTAN – HERE TO PROTECT.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

🚨🔥 RUNAWAY VELD FIRE – R40 ENTRANCE 35 🔥
🚨WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS, TEAMWORK MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! 🚒🚁

Today, 9 October 2026, Lowveld Fire Response responded to a runaway veld fire at Entrance 35 on the R40.
With the fire spreading across the veld, aerial firefighting support from the LEFPA chopper played a crucial role in assisting ground operations. Through coordinated efforts and teamwork, the runaway fire was successfully stopped! 💧🔥🚁

👏 A HUGE THANK YOU TO LEFPA for the vital aerial support and to everyone involved in bringing this fire under control.

📞 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC who reported the fire to our control room. Your calls make a real difference! Early reporting gives responders the opportunity to act quickly and can help prevent a small fire from becoming a major disaster.

🌿🔥 SEE SMOKE? REPORT IT!
Never assume someone else has already called it in. Your phone call could help protect lives, homes, businesses, livestock and our beautiful Lowveld environment.

🚒 LOWVELD FIRE RESPONSE Ready to respond. Committed to protecting our community.
🤝 Together, we can make a difference. One call. One response. One community.
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