KZNFPA

04/09/2026

On Thursday, 3 September 2026, the initial attack system at Shafton Airfield was activated multiple times in response to several fires across the Natal Midlands.

It was a particularly challenging day, with high Fire Danger Index (FDI) conditions, strong winds and ratings reaching the high-orange and red zones. Spotter aircraft and aerial firefighting bombers were kept busy throughout the day, responding swiftly and effectively to support ground crews and contain the fires.

It was a true demonstration of the importance of a well-coordinated aerial firefighting response when conditions are at their most demanding.


Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

03/09/2026

𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

South African Weather Service has released a Yellow Level 4 Damaging Winds warning for the 4th of September 2026

A strong high ridging high-pressure system supported by an upper cut-off low pressure system situated over North Western RSA may result in Southerly to South Westerly winds with average speeds of 35 - 45km/h, gusting up to 90km/h along the coast and over most parts of KZN except the South West tomorrow.

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

03/09/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲𝟬𝟵𝟬𝟯 𝗦𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗗𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Extremely high fire danger is expected over central and North Eastern parts of KwaZulu Natal today
Don’t make any fire in the open or leave fires unattended.
Report any fires immediately to your local Fire Protection Association or to your local emergency services.
To find the contact details of your local Fire Protection Association click on the link >>> https://www.firestop.co.za/contacts


Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

03/09/2026

South African Fire Danger Map for Thursday the 3rd of September.

Information courtesy of Your Weather by AfriWx

FIRE DANGER INDEX (FDI) Warning Map
⏰ 06:30 SAST
🗓️ Thursday 3 Sep 2026

(Source: SAWS - South African Weather Service)

02/09/2026

💧 KZN DAM LEVEL UPDATE | 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

KwaZulu-Natal’s dams remain in a relatively strong position, with the province sitting at 86.4% of total storage capacity. While levels are lower than the same period last year, water resources remain an important buffer as we move towards the warmer, drier months.
For landowners and fire managers, water availability matters. Keep checking your water points, dams and firefighting resources, preparedness starts before the fire does. 🔥💧

Click on the link for more detail >>> https://www.dws.gov.za/hydrology/Weekly/ProvinceWeek.aspx?region=KN

of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of Water and Sanitation South Africa

02/09/2026

South African Fire Danger Index for Wednesday the 2nd of September 2026.

Information courtesy of Your Weather by AfriWx

FIRE DANGER INDEX (FDI) Warning Map
⏰ 06:30 SAST
🗓️ Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

(Source: SAWS - South African Weather Service)

02/09/2026

🔥📋 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧!

KZN Fire Protection Associations ,September is here, and it’s time to check, prepare and stay ahead! 🌿🔥

From airstrips to dispatch protocols, fire fighting equipment to radios, various protocols to teams and daily fire danger information, make sure nothing gets overlooked.

✅ Take a few minutes to work through your September checklist, preparedness today can make all the difference tomorrow.

Stay ready. Stay coordinated. Stay fire-wise. 🚒🔥

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

01/09/2026

Fifth International Congress on Fire in the Earth System: Humans and Nature
4 to 6 November 2026: From Registration to the Kruger experience

Click on the link for more information.

September 2026

01/09/2026

KZNFPA September newsletter is available at the link below. Read about the fire season aerial statistics for 2026 so far, fires in KwaZulu Natal in August and more.

https://mailchi.mp/7d80044b5a81/september-2026-kznfpa-newsletter

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment