NATIONAL NEWS - The fires that spread from Pezula to Noetzie and Hornlee are contained.
The Sedgfield fires are completely under control, thanks to the combined efforts between ground and aerial resources.
Water bombing and all evacuation warnings have been rescinded. Unfortunately, one house was lost in Brenton due to flare ups. The current firefighting strategy has proved to be working and the fire is being pushed away from the houses.
The fire in Concordia has been contained.
The N2 has been re-opened.
The communication team together with the police verified that the media statements with regards to the hijacking of trucks used to deliver humanitarian support is not true.
There was an increase in the number of patients reporting at the mobile medical unit. Between Gift of the Givers and the EMS the capacity increased. Emergency staff is being relieved with staff from Oudtshoorn.
Brackenridge community in Bitou was evacuated yesterday as a precautionary measure due to fire in Jakkalskraal and Roodefontein. The fire is still raging at Kransbos area.
Bitou high priority areas include the following:
The Brackenridge gated community
Kraansbos fire is still raging out of control
Mountain to Ocean (MTO) on standby, but needs assistance
Residents along Maplin drive and Lizmore ave to be evacuated as a precautionary measure
Evacuation Centres and the amount of people:
Cross Fit – 2
Methodist Church - 36 People
Community Church near Santini –1 Family of 4 people
Dutch Reformed Church – to be confirmed
Plett Primary – to be confirmed
Kranshoek Multi-purpose- 150 People
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