EWN Dec 24 25
Firefighters battle three major wildfires cross Cape Winelands:
Landowners are also on high alert regarding a third fire burning north of Paarl in the Paardeberg ...
ewn.co.za/2025/12/23/firefighters-battle-three-major-wildfires-cross-cape-winelands
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district municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa
uncontrolled fire of natural, accidental or criminal origin, which spreads over a natural or agricultural area covered by combustible vegetation
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Cape Winelands mayor says recent fires deeply impacted communities: This past week's fire near Franschhoek has burned roughly 17,000 hectares of land and ...
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EWN Jan 11
IN PICS: Firefighters battle raging Overberg blaze : Firefighters battle an active vegetation fire in Pearly Beach in the Overberg Municipality.
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Key FactsBattling Intensifying Wildfires in Overberg Region
Jan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Wildfires near Eluxolweni and Pearly Beach were actively battled over several days during peak fire season.
- Containment of the blaze near the informal settlement highlighted the vulnerability of residents in fire-prone locations.
- Limited access to water, due to municipal arrears, complicated efforts to control the advancing fire.
- Firefighters prioritized safeguarding homes and infrastructure while urging residents to stay alert and prepare for evacuation.
In an emergency like this, when the flames reach us before emergency services, we can't even turn the tap open to save ourselves.— Esmerelda Eropam describes the fear of being unable to respond as the fire moved closer.
Cleaning up under way after monster Cederberg blaze: Firefighters began mop-up operations to snuff out the last stubborn flames left by a wildfire that destroyed ...
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Cederberg fire rages on as 80% contained, thousands of hectares scorched: A massive wildfire continues to rip through the Cederberg mountains ...
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EWN Dec 23 25
Western Cape battles 23 wildfires since start of season: Firefighters have been particularly active over the last few days, battling multiple blazes in the ...
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EWN Dec 21 25
Containment achieved in Berg River fire; Teams remain on high alert: Authorities confirmed that crews have successfully subdued the firelines closest to nearby ...
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Mop-up operations underway following devastating fire at historic Laborie Estate: Crews remain stationed at the property to monitor remaining hotspots and ensure ...
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Cape Winelands District Municipality sets aside R90m for firefighting efforts: The Cape Winelands District Municipality says it has put aside R90 million for ...
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EWN Feb 26 25
Two of the five fires in Witzenberg area still active: Wednesday is day nine of active firefighting for teams in the Cape Winelands.
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EWN Feb 20 25
Wind, high temperatures hampering firefighting efforts in Wellington: The Cape Winelands District Municipality's Jo-Anne Otto said that the wind subsided during ...
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EWN Feb 19 25
Inclement weather grips north of SA, while fires rage in the Cape: In the Cape, temperatures are expected to soar up to 34 degrees Celsius on Wednesday ...
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