# New research from Stellenbosch University reveals a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents in Cape Town. During South Africa’s first Covid-19 alcohol ban in April 2020, residential fires dropped by 32-percent, with informal settlements seeing a 28-percent decrease. The study notes alcohol impairs judgment and raises fire risks, especially in informal areas. Researchers say this insight aids public health and safety policies amid ongoing discussions.
Stellenbosch University study shows alcohol ban linked to fewer residential fires