Fight fire with flow: step-by-step strategy

Unwanted wildfires across South and Southern Africa have surged in number and intensity over recent years, according to the International Association of Wildland Fire.

- Husqvarna

Many have been major or catastrophic.

So, when you live in South Africa, you make a plan. You have to. Because, whether sparked by nature’s hand or human carelessness, wildfires don’t ask permission; they take what they want.

“Fire season has become fire year,” says Charles Henderson, business development manager at Husqvarna South Africa. “The flames aren’t sticking to the calendar anymore. Fires are flaring up earlier, burning hotter and lasting longer. Wildfire preparedness is now a year-round necessity.”

A WATER PUMP PROVES ITS WORTH

That’s where a water pump proves its worth.

“With a fire, every second matters. If you have access to an alternative water source, a portable water pump allows you to create a wet buffer zone around your home or [other] infrastructure,” explains Henderson. “Because watersoaked ground doesn’t burn.”

He shares how to use a water pump to saturate the ground and help protect your home in the event of a wildfire.