September 8, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services 120 Homes Gone and Over 700 Displaced Before Sunrise: Imizamo Yethu Faces Another Devastating Fire At 01:22 on 8 September, the call came through from one of our community volunteers: a fire had broken out in the Peterson area of Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay. Our Chief Commander and Deputy Chief
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As hotter, drier conditions increase fire concerns, Atlantic Fire Services is mapping, cleaning, testing and improving the visibility of Hout Bay fire hydrants. We cannot wait for a disaster to expose problems that can be identified today.
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August 28, 2026 admin August 28, 2026 Little Learners, Life-Saving Lessons | Fire Safety Training at Sentinel Primary Atlantic Fire Services returned to Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay for another important day of fire safety education, bringing practical lessons, hands-on demonstrations and plenty of excitement to 120 Grade R learners and teachers. For these young learners, fire
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August 14, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services 19 Fire Extinguishers Used. 19 Replaced. Mfuleni Volunteers Continue to Protect Their Communities Over the past two weeks, two Atlantic Fire Services satellite stations in Mfuleni have faced real fires where every second mattered. In total, 19 fire extinguishers were used by community volunteers to contain fires and prevent further
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Future Fire Leaders in Action | Hout Bay High School, Hangberg May 2, 2026 We had an incredible and energetic day at Hout Bay High School in Hangberg, where we brought fire awareness, fire safety, and fire marshal training directly to the next generation of community protectors. With 30 learners and 5 teacherstaking part, the day
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Khayelitsha Ward 91 Training Day | From Devastation to Preparedness April 21, 2026 We were on the ground in Khayelitsha, Ward 91, following a devastating fire that destroyed 80 homes — a stark reminder of how quickly lives can change in informal settlements. In response, we brought together 60 committed community members for hands-on training
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