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Letaba Fire Protection Association

Name: Letaba Fire Protection Association
Address: Waterval Airfield, Westfalia, Politsi, Tzaneen, 0850, ZA
Telephone: 0765502260
Price range: Not applicable

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The Letaba FPA is an organisation under National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998.

01/06/2026

Weather report for Tuesday and Wednesday 2026.
Courtesy of South African Weather Service

01/06/2026

🚁🔥 WELCOME TO THE 2026 FIRE SEASON! 🔥🚁

The fire season has officially begun, and the Letaba FPA Base is once again home to an incredible team of aviation and ground support professionals.
A huge welcome to our helicopter pilots, spotter pilots, aviation support crews, refuelling teams, and ground support staff who stand ready to protect our communities, farms, forests, and natural landscapes.

From first light to last light, this team will be on the front line, responding to fires, coordinating responses, supporting firefighters, and helping keep our skies and landscapes safe.

Their skill, dedication, teamwork, and commitment make a critical difference when every minute counts.
Here's to a safe, successful, and effective 2026 fire season.
Welcome to the team. Welcome to Letaba FPA.

🚁 Ready to respond.
🔥 Ready to protect.
🤝 Ready to serve.

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Letaba Municipality Greater Tzaneen Municipality Mopani District Municipality LEDET WOF-Kishugu JV Kishugu
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01/06/2026

🔥 FIRE SEASON OFFICIALLY STARTS TODAY! 🔥
1 JUNE 2026 – Stay Vigilant. Burn Responsibly. Protect Our Communities.

The 1st of June marks the official start of the 2026 Fire Season within the Letaba FPA area.

As fire risk increases during the dry winter months, all landowners and residents are reminded that controlled burning may only take place under safe conditions and with the necessary authorization.

✅ Controlled burns are permitted until 31 July 2026
✅ A valid Burning Permit is required before any burning activity takes place to ensure weather and fuel conditions are suitable
❌ No burning is permitted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays

Fire prevention is a shared responsibility. Early reporting of uncontrolled fires allows for a rapid response and can significantly reduce damage to lives, property, agriculture, and the environment.

📞 Report uncontrolled fires immediately:
• Letaba FPA Fireline: 076 844 1646
• Letaba FPA Fires WhatsApp Group

Together, through responsible burning practices and rapid reporting, we can help keep our communities safe throughout the fire season.

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Tzaneen Municipality District Municipality Letaba Municipality Led Zeppelin

31/05/2026

20260531 @ 15:30 uncontrolled fire reported on the Letaba FPA Fires WhatsApp group.

15h34 SLM and Paul Smit Teams on their way
16h00 Letaba FPA fire team and Tzaneen Emergency Support Team dispatched.
17:01 Fire is under control. Fire teams mopping up

29/05/2026

🔥⚠ LETABA FPA NOTICE | COOL ECOLOGICAL BURN ⚠🔥

A large cool ecological and conservation burn is planned for Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on the Serala Grasslands, east of Georges Valley.

Approximately 1200Ha will be burned, weather permitting, with operations expected to start at around 10am.

This planned burn forms part of :

• Fuel reduction
• Ecological management
• Firebreak maintenance
• Invasive species control
• Hazard reduction

All relevant stakeholders are involved in the planning and control of the burn, including SAFCOL, LEDET, Letaba FPA Management, and Letaba FPA members bordering the designated burn area.

Please be aware of smoke in the area and thank you for your cooperation.

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of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment LEDET Safcol SOC Tzaneen Municipality Mopani District Municipality

28/05/2026

WHAT IS THE FIRE DANGER INDEX ?

As fire season places increased pressure on landowners, firefighters, and emergency response teams, understanding the Fire Danger Index (FDI) becomes a critical part of veldfire prevention and preparedness.

The Fire Danger Index is an early warning system used during fire season to project the level of fire danger for the day. It takes into account the nature of available flammable fuel together with daily weather forecasts and environmental conditions to determine how fires may behave if they start.

The Fire Danger Rating is calculated using a combination of:
• Temperature
• Wind direction and wind speed
• Rainfall
• Relative humidity

To maintain accuracy, readings are taken twice daily, at 10h00 and again at 14h00, before being entered into the Fire Danger Rating Table.

The system uses five colour-coded categories:

🔵 SAFE (0–20)
Low hazard conditions.
🟢 MODERATE (21–45)
Controlled burning can be safely executed under suitable conditions.
🟡 DANGEROUS (46–60)
Controlled burning is not recommended.
🟠 VERY DANGEROUS (61–75)
Any fire must be attacked with maximum force.
🔴 EXTREME DANGER (76–100)
Fire teams must be on full standby. Any fire must be brought under control immediately, with available aircraft activated without delay.

Understanding daily FDI conditions helps landowners make informed decisions, improves preparedness, and supports safer veldfire management across our region.

Fire awareness saves property, livelihoods, and lives.

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Greater Tzaneen Municipality Greater Letaba Municipality Mopani District Municipality LEDET
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27/05/2026

🚜🔥 FREE MEMBER BENEFIT – LETABA FPA SKID UNIT AVAILABLE FOR FIREBREAK PREPARATION 🔥🚜

Preparing firebreaks ahead of the fire season is essential, and Letaba FPA is here to support our members.

✅ Letaba FPA Members have FREE access to the skid unit to assist with burning firebreaks.

How it works:
• Book the skid unit in advance
• Collect using your own bakkie
• Bring suitable tie-down equipment
• Collection: Monday from 08:00
• Return: Thursday by 16:00 (same week)
• Letaba FPA will fill the skid unit with petrol at no charge

This is another way Letaba FPA supports members in proactive veldfire risk reduction and fire season readiness.

📞 Contact Letaba FPA on 076 550 2260 to make your booking.

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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26/05/2026

⚠️ NOTICE TO LETABA LANDOWNERS ⚠️

Please note that no new burning permits will be issued from Thursday for the remainder of this week.

All new burning permit applications must be submitted before 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

Members planning burning activities are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline and plan accordingly.

Normal permit processes will continue as usual from next week.

of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Greater Tzaneen Municipality Letaba Municipality LEDET

26/05/2026

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26/05/2026

As veld fire season intensifies, safety on the road and in the veld becomes critically important. Smoke, reduced visibility, and fast-moving fires can create life-threatening situations within minutes.

🚨 If you encounter smoke on the road:
• Drastically reduce speed and remain on full alert.
• Never drive through thick smoke or flames ; serious accidents often occur when drivers lose visibility or collide with unseen hazards.
• Switch on headlights and hazard lights to increase visibility for other road users and emergency response vehicles.

🚗 If caught in your vehicle during a veldfire:
• Your vehicle can provide valuable protection.
• Move to a clear area away from grass and dense vegetation if possible.
• Stay inside your vehicle, leaving it can expose you to extreme danger.
• Close windows and air vents, switch off the ignition, and stay low until the fire front has passed.
• Once safe, inspect your vehicle before continuing.

🔥 If you are on foot and a veldfire starts:
• Move away immediately, never assume a fire is too far away to be dangerous.
• Fires moving uphill can spread at alarming speed, especially on steep slopes.
• If escape is not possible, locate a Safe Zone; a burnt area, wide road, or large clear space free of vegetation.

Remember: panic can cost lives. Heat and lack of breathable air are often the greatest dangers during a fire emergency.

Preparedness, awareness, and calm decision-making save lives.
Let’s work together to protect our communities, our families, and our landscapes this fire season.

Information courstesy of ArriveAlive.co.za

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Greater Tzaneen Municipality Greater Letaba Municipality Mopani District Municipality LEDET

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Waterval Airfield, Westfalia, Politsi
Tzaneen
0850

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 16:00
Thursday	07:00 - 16:00
Friday	07:30 - 17:00
Saturday	07:00 - 16:00
Sunday	07:00 - 16:00

Telephone

0765502260

Website

http://www.letabafire.co.za/

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