The raging fire on Paarl Mountain has significantly decreased, although hotspots still flare up due to dense fuel loads. Local teams and fire services have worked tirelessly to protect lives and property, earning community praise. No property damage has been reported.
The raging fire on Paarl Mountain has significantly subsided, but firefighters remain vigilant as hotspots continue to flare up due to dense fuel loads in the area,
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services, supported by multiple partners, battled the wildfire across challenging terrain on the mountain’s slopes. Yesterday, crews spent hours in active property protection, preventing the fire from reaching residential areas. Despite the fire’s intensity, no property damage has been reported so far.
PAARL MOUNTAIN FIRE DRAKENSTEIN FARM WATCH CAPE WINELANDS DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FIREFIGHTERS WILDFIRE
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