Jonkershoek Update: Fires still burning, but homes and farms safe
1 March 2021 6:56 AM
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Fire crews continue contain the blazes in the Jonkershoek Valley where closed to 14 000 hecatres of land are affected.
The Jonkershoek Valley fires which have torn through close to 14 000 hectares of land over the past week continue to burn this morning (Monday).
Speaking to Africa Melane on Early Breakfast Cape Winelands District Municipality spokesperson Jo-Ann Otto says while the immediate threat to local homes and farms is no longer present, crews are still at work.
I want to make that clear, the fire is not contained...although most of it's been contained, we can't yet celebrate.