The Cape Winelands District Municipality Fire Services responded to a fire on Wednesday, 2 March 2022 on a farm outside McGregor and have just announced that the fire has been contained.
Three ground teams will stay on the scene to perform monitoring and mopping-up activities.
The fire, which was allegedly caused by sparks from electric wires, was burning out of control before it was contained. The fire teams, assisted by two helicopters and three ground teams were actively engaged in various fire fighting activities, including the protection of structures.
Thank you to the brave firefighters and teams who were on the scene.
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Picture: CWDM Fire Services: Piet du Plessis