Buffalo City firefighters responded to grass and shack fires. Severe weather and strong winds caused havoc in the Eastern Cape. Ngwenya said firefighters responded to 26 grass fires, which were fanned by strong winds. News24 Supplied News24 Supplied News24 Supplied News24 SuppliedThe South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 2 warning for coastal areas due to the strong winds. "These strong winds fuel fires very quickly, and the metro is calling on residents to be extra cautious when dealing with fires, particularly grass and shack fires."

Source: News 24 May 21, 2021 18:56 UTC