Cape Winelands firefighters still battling to contain 'out of control' blaze

Wellington fire blazes into third day as crews battle to protect farms

Fire lines in Wellington, specifically above Rooshoek and Oaklands farms, posed significant challenges during the night.

Cape Winelands firefighters still battling to contain 'out of control' blaze

Cape Winelands firefighters are still battling to contain a fire that broke out at Rooshoek and Oaklands farms near Wellington, putting farmland areas in jeopardy.

Firefighters battle wildfires in Cape winelands

Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires fanned by strong winds that destroyed a home, sheds and crops overnight in the Cape winelands.

Cape Winelands Wildfire Rages Into Third Day as Crews Battle Relentless Flames – 2oceansvibe News

Emergency teams remain on high alert as the wildfire shows no signs of abating, with the battle against the blaze expected to continue throughout the day.

Multiple fires keep fire fighters busy in Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services, together with partners CapeNature and Winelands FPA, spent a busy night engaged in active firefighting.   The fire that started on Oaklands farm above Wellington on Tuesday 18 February has been most problematic.   Gale force winds and high fuel loads provided by eucalyptus plantations and other vegetation caused the fire to spread very quickly. The fire travelled down to the Slangrivier R…