Mossel Bay veld fires brought under control after days of intensive firefighting efforts

Mossel Bay veld fires brought under control after days of intensive firefighting efforts

Blaze in Mossel Bay continues to flare up

Blaze in Mossel Bay continues to flare up Vusi.Bafetane Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:30 Blaze in Mossel Bay continues to flare up MOSSEL BAY, Western Cape - The wildfire that tore through parts of Mossel Bay is under control, though firefighters are still responding to flare-ups.Early assessments suggest at least 1,800 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed.Homes in areas including Island View, Vakansieplaas and Aalwyndal have been damaged.Meanwhi…