12 March 2015
Firefighters are continuing to
try and contain the fire which remains out of control in the Banoek Valley and
Helderberg Basin.
The fire started in the Jonkershork
Valley on Monday and firefighters have been working to try and contain the fire
so that it does not spread to Stellenbosch.
The fire has also resulted in
the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve being closed.
Cape Nature Spokesperson
Justin Lawrence said on Tuesday the Firefighters conducted control burn to keep
the fire from spreading to Stellebosch and this was successful at the time,
where there is no point under threat.
"We have 200 firefighters here
and we will monitor the area throughout the day.” Lawrence added.
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