{"id":300643,"date":"2026-01-09T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=300643"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:05:11","slug":"strong-winds-fuel-dunoon-fire-as-multiple-informal-structures-burn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/strong-winds-fuel-dunoon-fire-as-multiple-informal-structures-burn\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong winds fuel Dunoon fire as multiple informal structures burn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Emergency crews are battling a rapidly spreading fire in Site 5, Dunoon, after multiple informal structures caught alight shortly after 10:25 this morning (Friday 9 January).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the City&#8217;s Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the first arriving officer immediately requested additional resources due to the scale and intensity of the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/firedunoon_50487.jpg\" alt=\"Thick smoke rises over Dunoon as emergency crews respond to multiple structures alight.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thick smoke rises over Dunoon as emergency crews respond to multiple structures alight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strong-winds-complicate-firefighting-efforts\">Strong winds complicate firefighting efforts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carelse said a total of 12 fire engines and water tankers are currently on scene, with firefighting operations being coordinated by an Incident Management Team (IMT) Type 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe strong winds and fuel load are presenting a challenge to firefighting efforts,\u201d Carelse said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire crews are working to prevent the fire from spreading further, with conditions remaining volatile as wind continues to fan the flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Table View Neighbourhood Watch has urged motorists and residents to remain alert following reports of structures alight in Dunoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potsdam Road has been closed to traffic, and road users are advised to move aside for emergency vehicles and make use of alternative routes where possible to avoid congestion and ensure unhindered access for firefighting crews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-situation-remains-fluid\">Situation remains fluid <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency services confirmed that the situation is still developing, and further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and to follow any instructions issued by emergency personnel on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='418' height='750' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/pe9nYUto?cover=1&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Emergency services race to contain a fire in Site 5, Dunoon, as flames threaten nearby homes. 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