The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services says the veld fire that broke out at McGregor in the Breede Valley has been contained in the early hours of this morning.
Spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, says calmer winds and cooler temperatures overnight aided the containment. Roodt says teams remain on scene to monitor the area.
“Firefighting teams remained on the fire line to conduct mopping-up operations. One ground team will remain on scene this morning to continue monitoring the area and conducting mopping-up operations throughout the day, until the area is deemed safe. There have been no reports of injuries or damage to property or livelihoods.”