14/08/2026
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 – 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) wishes to remind the people of Samoa of the serious conditions currently being experienced during this time of year due to changing weather patterns.
We have observed dry conditions and strong trade winds at this time of year, associated with El Niño (warmer/drier weather conditions). These changes have increased the dryness of the soil, dry grass, vegetation and forests, creating conditions where fires can start and spread easily, posing a serious risk to public safety.
There have also been an increasing number of calls for assistance involving fires, putting the safety of people, families, homes and property at risk.
The recent bushfire last week in the villages of Samalaeulu and Pu‘apu‘a in Savai‘i is a strong wake-up call for all of us and the nation. We must remain vigilant and take every precaution to prevent fires that could damage family land and property, and threaten the health and safety of our communities.
🚫 STOP
• Burning rubbish or waste.
• Throwing cigarette butts along roadsides, in bush areas, or in dry areas exposed to the sun.
• Leaving cooking unattended in kitchens, ovens, outdoor cooking areas or over open flames.
✅ BE VIGILANT
• Keep areas that can easily catch fire or become exposed to heat and flames clear and protected.
• Check and ensure that electrical wiring and appliances in your home are safe and in good working condition.
• Switch off electrical appliances when they are not being used.
• After cooking, make sure all charcoal, embers and fires are completely extinguished and no longer burning.
• Store flammable materials in a safe place, away from heat sources and anything that could easily ignite them.
• Monitor areas with dry grass and vegetation, especially during strong winds, and never use fire to burn vegetation or rubbish at any time of the day during these dry conditions.
PREVENTING FIRES IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.
For Any Emergency Call 911 Immediately
