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South Africa: Western Cape Fires Under Control
News24Wire, 11 January 2017
Fires in Somerset West and Paarl were contained on Wednesday morning, with authorities monitoring the areas for any possible flare-ups. Read more »
Strong winds have fanned the flames of the blaze which spread rapidly to several farms along the slopes of the Du Toitskloof Mountain.
Helicopters were deployed to douse flames.
A large wildfire burning in the Hawequas Mountains near Paarl and Wellington.
Wildfires that spread around the Somerset West area and caused around R60 million in damages were started by people, according to Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs ... Read more »
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