URGENT WARNING: fire at Robertsvlei RD out of control and posing serious risk
All residents of the Robertsvlei RD are asked to start wetting their roofs and prepare for possible evacuation. The fire has jumped and is currently out of controll and posing a serious risk to all in the area. Necessary safety precautions must be taken. Please share with all afected in the area.
Update:
The fire is on both sides of the road along side Glenwood. Two choppers came in and bombed what they could but have been stood down for the evening. The fire is starting to flare on the ridge again and making its way towards the Huggo farm with the wind at its back. Residents have been warned to clear the areas around buildings from debris and to make sure their gutters are cleaned out.
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So sad !evry year there is a fire on that piece of land…strongs to all involved to help fighting this yearly battle…cause or how fires started?
It appears that as with most of the fires it was started on purpose. this one was started 2 days ago in the pine forrest right on top of the hill in the mid afternoon. The Franschhoek Fire Protection Association has been opening cases of arson for every fire.