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Although firefighting resources were stretched due to the distance between incidents, teams managed to bring all blazes under control, according to the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three fires reported yesterday – in Waterval (outside Tulbagh), veld near the Wellington landfill site, and the Pearl Valley (not Val de Vie, as previously stated by CWDM) – have all been contained. Teams remain on site at Waterval and Paarl Valley for monitoring and mop-up operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wellington fire re-ignited late last night but was swiftly managed by Drakenstein Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two new fires were also reported late yesterday. The first, outside Pni\u00ebl, was contained by 01:30 this morning. The second, in the mountains above Zolani (outside Ashton), is limited to a small area high on a rocky ridge and is expected to burn itself out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ: Three fires rage across Cape Winelands district; fueled by strong winds<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With hot weather and dry veld conditions expected over the coming days, the risk of wildland fires remains high, said the CWDM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are urged to report any veld fires immediately to their nearest authority or contact CWDM fire services on 021 887 4446.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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