Firefighters keep watch after veld fire flare-up in Breede Valley
Firefighting teams remain on the scene conducting mopping-up operations.
Firefighters in the Cape Winelands District Municipality are keeping a close eye on the McGregor area within the Breede Valley following a recent veld fire flare-up. Anesca Roodt, a spokesperson for the municipality's fire services, stated that the flare-up, reported on Saturday, has been successfully contained. Roodt informed that firefighting crews are still stationed at the scene, performing mopping-up operations to ensure no re-ignition occurs.
The fire was initially reported on Friday afternoon and was extinguished early Saturday morning. However, warm temperatures and strong winds throughout the day led to a flare-up on Saturday afternoon, necessitating an immediate response from the fire crews. Roodt emphasized that the flare-up was swiftly brought under control late Saturday evening.
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