WATCH: Western Cape Fire Season Readiness

South Africa - Cape Town - 8 December 2022 - Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, Fire and Rescue Service Department, Disaster Risk Management, Working on Fire Aviation, WOF, and various firefighting organizations, presented a demonstration to show the Western Cape Fire Readiness for the upcoming fire season at the Stellenbosch Flying Club. Depending on the season and client requirements, WOF Aviation operates up to 12 Huey helicopters with Bambi Buckets, 4 Air Tractor 802 fixed-wing bombers, 14 spotters (Command & Control Aircraft), and 17 Aerial Support Vehicles (ASVs). Aerial firefighters and ground crews presented their approach to fire fighting and prevention. Photographer: Armand Hough. African News Agency (ANA)