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Your fire season just doubled. Here is what that means for your farm
Your fire season just doubled. Here is what that means for your farm Most farmers in the Western Cape have spent years planning around a four-month fire season. Roughly summer, roughly the dry stretch, roughly the window when everyone kept one eye on the horizon and a bakkie ready. That
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in South Africa: What Every Business Needs to Know in 2026
South Africa is in the middle of a battery revolution. Solar installations with lithium-ion storage are appearing on rooftops across the country. Electric vehicles are arriving on our roads. Data centres are expanding their backup power systems. Mining operations are electrifying underground equipment. This growth is positive. It reduces our
A Brutal Fire Season: Pushing Communities to Limits
The 2025/26 fire season in South Africa’s Western Cape is one of the worst in recent years. Premier Alan Winde said that 132,000 hectares have already burned, making it the most severe season since 2015. No human deaths have been reported, but many buildings are gone, and wildlife has suffered.
The Growing Threat of Electric Vehicle Fires: What You Need to Know
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common as the world embraces cleaner transportation. While EVs offer many environmental benefits, they also introduce a new set of fire risks that the industry and emergency services must understand and prepare for. A recent real-life electric vehicle fire, captured in this video, shows
FlameBlock Lithium Black vs Vermiculite
Lithium Black does not use vermiculite. Instead, it employs a specific combination of minerals and salts tailored to lithium-ion battery fires. Here’s a breakdown of the differences and similarities between FlameBlock Lithium Black product and vermiculite: Lithium Black Composition: A naturally occurring clay made primarily of montmorillonite, known for its
The Hidden Danger in Your Pocket: The Tragic Reality of Lithium Battery Fires
Do you know that lithium batteries are everywhere? They power your laptop, your cell phone, your electric toothbrush, and even your vape or electronic cigarette. While these batteries have revolutionized modern technology, they also come with an often-overlooked danger, the risk of fire and explosion. Tragically, this danger became a