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Cape Town Emergency Services
Firefighters in the Cape Winelands District are continuing efforts to contain a blaze in the Kogmanskloof mountains above Montagu and Ashton. ย
The fire, which started on Thursday in the veld above Zolani, has been fanned by strong winds and high temperatures. ย
Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says crews have managed to divert the flames away from homes. ย
She says no injuries or damage to infrastructure have been reported. Firefighting teams will assess the area today before resuming operations.ย
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Lightning strikes have caused a mountain fire to ignite near Towerkop, Ladismith.
Firefighters attending to the incidentโฆ pic.twitter.com/qyXq9HTbHh
โ Garden Route District Emergency Communications (@GardenRoute_DM) November 10, 2025
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