Wildfires
Wildfires
Wildfires
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WATCH | Fires devastate wine farms in Franschhoek, Wemmershoek areas
Bravery from farm workers to firefighters as the community battles a the fierce blaze that has been raging since Wednesday.
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Australia confirms first bushfire death, Argentina battles major blaze
Australia reports first bushfire death as fires destroy 300+ buildings. Argentina evacuates 3000 from Patagonia blaze. South Africa battles local fires.
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Western Cape wildfires: crews contain some fires, others rage on
Emergency crews continue fighting Western Cape wildfires with mixed results. Pearly Beach fire contained, Wemmershoek damages property, roads reopened.
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Big Cat Sanctuary appeals for support after wildfire destruction
Big cat sanctuary near Stanford evacuates 26 animals from wildfire. Panthera Africa appeals for urgent donations after extensive damage.
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Overstrand remains on high alert as wildfires persist
Overstrand wildfires continue as R43 between Stanford and De Kelders remains closed. Emergency services battle blazes with aerial support.
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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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