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Firefighters battle fires that raged in Hawston in the Elgin Valley. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Houwhoek pass fire

Runaway fire rages on, structures destroyed in Elgin Valley

By Rahima Essop

A fire has swept over more than 3,000 hectares of vegetation & destroyed several structures.

  • A firefighter looks out over flames and scorched earth in Hawston after fire have been raging there for two days. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Runaway fire devastates the Cape's Elgin Valley

    A fire is raging out of control across the Elgin Valley near Cape Town. With heavy winds changing constantly, it's become difficult for firefighters to control the blaze.

    2352 days ago
  • Firefighters battle fires that raged in Hawston in the Elgin Valley. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Elgin Valley fire rages on

    The blaze broke out on Saturday and led to the evacuation of the Meerenvlei Estate.

    2352 days ago
  • Residents have been asked to evacuate Meerenvlei estate as the flames are a couple of hundred meters away. Picture: Ilze-Marie Meintjes/EWN.

    Houwhoek Pass fire: Meerenvlei estate residents evacuated

    Residents are left in a state of shock as they are told to leave their homes.

    2353 days ago
  • Firefighters and other teams are working closely together to extinguish the Houwhoek Pass fire. Picture: Ilze-Marie Meintjie/EWN.

    At least 3 farm structures destroyed in Houwhoek Pass fire

    Additional fire crews and two helicopters have been deployed to assist with fire-fighting operations.

    2353 days ago
  • FILE. Teams have been working through the night to bring an extensive vegetation blaze under control along the Houwhoek Pass. Picture: freeimages.com

    Additional crew deployed as Houwhoek Pass fire rages on

    The fire continues to rage over the Overberg, closing roads and diverting traffic.

    2353 days ago
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