Planned Control Burn – Thursday, 9 October 2025

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management Services will conduct a control burn north-east of the New Water Works on Thursday, 9 October 2025, weather conditions permitting.

This burn forms part of the ongoing Kat River Alien Vegetation Management Project, which supports water security for the Garden Route Dam by improving water flow and storage capacity within the Kat River and Upper Kat River catchment areas.

Control burns are a vital land management tool used to reduce fuel loads such as dry leaves, branches, and other debris. By doing so, they help prevent the rapid spread of wildfires and contribute to the long-term health of local ecosystems.

These burns are scheduled according to ambient weather conditions, which are critical for safe and effective implementation. The Municipality aims to provide advance notice of future burns, ideally at least a day before. However, residents are advised that short notice may sometimes be unavoidable, and George Municipality apologizes in advance for any inconvenience.