The City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services says it remains on high alert following a Red Fire Danger Index warning, issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

The weather service has issued a warning of extremely dangerous veld fire conditions across most parts of Gauteng, including Pretoria. It says these conditions are expected to persist until late on Sunday evening.

City officials have appealed to all its communities to exercise heightened vigilance.

“The City’s Emergency Services personnel say they’ve put firefighting teams on standby to respond swiftly to any reported incidents. They say the fire danger index above 75 indicates conditions under which fires can develop easily and spread rapidly, often resulting in significant damage to property, vegetation and the potential loss of human and animal life. Residents have been warned not to leave children unattended near heaters, fires, or open flames and to avoid overloading electrical outlets or extension cords.”

FDI for Today: 25 October 2025, Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of South Africa#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/MUB6yoTuKa

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 25, 2025