Jonkershoek fire
Firefighters make significant progress to contain Jonkershoek fire
The blaze is not fully contained, as there are still a few active fire lines in the kloof of Banhoek.
-
Firefighters make good progress in controlling Jonkershoek blaze
Over 230 firefighters have been battling to contain the inferno which began six days ago and had already burnt over 8,000 hectares of vegetation.
-
Fire destroys land as crews continue to battle Jonkershoek blaze
At least 100 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze which broke out over the weekend.
-
Firefighters battle vegetation blaze in Jonkershoek
Ground crews and volunteers are assisting to fight the blaze.
-
Cops to track down Cape fire arsonists
A forensic investigation into the blazes has found at least two of the fires were started deliberately.
-
Jonkershoek fire contained, residents not at risk
Authorities are adamant the fire poses no threat to residential areas at the moment.
-
Jonkershoek fire: Stellies residents ready to evacuate
Stellies students have already been evacuated from the Coetzenburg Sport Center as a precaution.
-
In Pictures: Jonkershoek Fire
Two days after a fire broke out, flames threatened nearby farms after they were fanned by overnight winds.
-
Fire crews hard at work battling Stellies fire
Emergency personnel worked through the night monitoring the blaze after strong winds fuelled the flames.
-
Jonkershoek fire contained, but not fully extinguished
Resources from the Eastern and Southern Cape have been deployed to assist with the blaze near Stellenbosch.
-
Firefighters continue to battle Stellies fire
The gates to the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve are closed with security only giving access to fire engines.
