The City of Ekurhuleni's Disaster and Emergency Management Services is warning residents about the increased risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning during winter. The campaign focuses on the dangers of paraffin stoves, unvented heaters, and the risks associated with overloading electrical circuits during load-shedding. Local authorities are urging the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the use of SABS-approved heating appliances to prevent fatalities and property damage during the cold season.
