Wildfires
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Western Cape spends R15m on aerial firefighting as fire season intensifies
Western Cape Government spends R15 million fighting intense wildfires. Fire season may extend beyond March as 90 000 hectares burn.
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Multi-vehicle crash leaves several injured on N2 between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay.
A serious multi-vehicle crash involving at least five vehicles occurred on the N2 near the Windfarm service station, with multiple injuries reported.
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Wildfire re-ignites near Van Stadens, prompting renewed warning from NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department has issued a warning following the re-ignition of a wildfire along the N2 near Van Stadens.
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Aerial firefighting costs soar past R2.4 million in Western Cape
Western Cape aerial firefighting costs exceed R2.4 million supporting 23 wildfire incidents this season as hot, windy conditions persist.
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Cape Winelands steps up fire readiness with newly trained protectors
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) has confirmed that all operational plans, resources and partnerships are firmly in place to respond to rising wildfire threats.
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Ashton wildfire contained, De Doorns inferno still ablaze
Early-morning rainfall aided Cape Winelands firefighters containing week-long wildfires. The lightning-sparked De Doorns fire is partially contained while the Ashton blaze is fully suppressed after crossing mountains and damaging orchards.…
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CapeNature calls for all hands on deck to prevent wildfires this season
CapeNature urges Western Cape wildfire prevention as 2024-’25 fire season costs exceed R300 million. A total of 97 fires burned 75 000-plus hectares in last season, with only 19,5% of…
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