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Firefighters extinguish a fire in Helderberg on 4 January 2015. Picture: @CPFPA1.

Grabouw fire

Firefighting efforts in Grabouw halted for now

By Natalie Malgas

Fire crews in Grabouw have been forced to stand down due to the the low cloud cover and strong winds causing poor visibility.

  • A view of the blaze that reignited on 3 January, 2016 following an arson attack near Grabouw in the Overberg. Picture: ‏@OverbergFPA.

    Firefighters continue battling Overberg fire

    Firefighters say dense cloud cover is hampering efforts to extinguish a fire near Grabouw in the Overberg.

    1964 days ago
  • Firefighters extinguish a fire in Helderberg on 4 January 2015. Picture: @CPFPA1

    #Helderbergfire: Evacuation plans suspended, firefighters remain on scene

    Officials are appealing to the public to stay out of the area to keep the roads open for emergency vehicles to pass through.

    1965 days ago
  • A mountain blaze seen between Sir Lowry's Pass and Grabouw on 29 December 2016. Picture: @wo_fire.

    Firefighters optimistic on bringing Grabouw blaze under control

    It is suspected that the mountain blaze was started deliberately at around 1am on Thursday.

    1971 days ago
  • FILE: Firefighters prepare to battle a veld fire. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Firefighters battle Grabouw blaze

    A city official says there’s no immediate danger to property in the area, but the fire appears to be spreading.

    1972 days ago
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