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Stellenbosch Fire still burns

Friday, 22 January, 2016
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Firefighters are battling strong blazes in the Stellenbosch area with many vineyards under threat. The fire began on Tuesday soon after a large fire in Elgin had been contained. Due to strong winds, the fire has moved swiftly and mercilessly.
Damage reported:
 
- Parts of Delheim Forest has burnt but their vineyards remain in tact.
- Zorgvliet has lost some vineyards
- Thelema has experienced some damage
- Evacuations were made at Rustenberg Estate
 
On-going tweets have kept many informed about the Fire's destruction and movement
 
Around 120 ground crew memebrs are currently fighting flare-ups. Burnt slopes behind Tokara Wine
 
Kanonkop estate has lost 50 tonnes of grapes in the fire but chairman says it could've been worse
 
The extent of the shown via the AFIS fire system. The approximate size is over 4 000 ha.
 
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now under control . Fortunate no vineyard damage but lost 200 hect conservation area.

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Relieved to share that Uitkyk sustained only minor vineyard damage from the tragic Thanks to all fighting the fire

: Damage to 6 or 7 hectares, a lot of natural and alien vegetation destroyed, but no major crisis.

 

As of 22nd February 4pm - the fire is still burning on Knorhoek, Muratie and Delheim but more than 80 per cent of the fire has been contained.

10h00 - Ground crews supported by aerial resources as fire continues towards the Simonsvlei area
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How you can help

The donations that have poured in have been amazing and we can't commend the organisers enough for going out of their way to collect drinks and snacks for the firefighters and farm workers who have been tirelessly working to save ground.

Drop off point for water, energy snacks, meals at Simonsberg Cafe at.Contact Maryke @ 021 884 4353.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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