Tips ahead of fire season

At least 13 people have been killed in fires across Cape Town in recent days.

In the latest incident a family of four died, after a fire ripped through their home,

in Kalksteenfontein this morning. And with winter fast approaching,

the City of Cape Town's Rescue Services is calling on residents to be extra careful,

when lighting fires or using heating appliances.

Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson William Ntladi

joined us earlier to share some safety tips.