Wildfires Burn over 100,000 Hectares, Prompt Evacuations in South Africa's Western Cape

Wildfires burn over 100,000 hectares, prompt evacuations in South Africa's Western Cape

Wildfires burn over 100,000 hectares, prompt evacuations in South Africa's Western Cape

Fires rage across Western Cape, South Africa as Pearly Beach...

As emergency crews battle blazes across the Cape, residents in Pearly Beach flee their homes. With over 100,000 hectares burnt, the priority remains saving lives. Several fires are raging across the Western and Eastern Cape provinces, with the Western Cape Premier stating they have 'deployed more helicopters than ever', including a military helicopter sent to assist. However, resources remain stretched, and difficult decisions are being made reg…

Western Cape Wildfires Burn 100K+ Hectares, Thousands Evacuated in SA

South Africa’s scenic Western Cape is under siege by ferocious wildfires that have already consumed over 100,000 hectares, with evacuations underway to shield residents from encroaching flames. The fires rage on in both Western and Eastern Cape provinces, testing emergency response capacities to the limit. In a stark assessment, Premier Alan Winde told SABC that the blazes blanket the entire Western Cape and nibble at Eastern Cape fringes. Mosse…