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The fire on the Du Toitskloof Pass near Paarl. Picture: Emergency Info WC.

Du toitskloof mountains

Du Toitskloof Pass fire rages on as strong wind hampers firefighting efforts

By Jason Felix

The fire broke out on Tuesday and crews are currently focusing on protecting farms.

  • FILE: A firefighter pictured on scene of a fire that broke out near Du Toitskloof Pass on 2 February 2017. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    Public urged to refrain from starting fires in restricted zones

    A blaze broke out in the Du Toitskloof mountains near Worcester over the weekend and took firefighters almost two days to extinguish.

    1607 days ago
  • FILE: Firefighters are seen on 2 February after a blaze broke out near Du Toitskloof Pass. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Du Toitskloof fire extinguished

    The fire which lasted all weekend destroyed nearly 2,000 hectares of fynbos.

    1608 days ago
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