Cape Winelands Fire Services Make Significant Progress in Fighting Paarl Mountain Blaze

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services report significant progress overnight in battling a fire on Paarl mountain. Cooler temperatures and reduced winds aided containment efforts, but hot spots and active fire lines persist. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says that aerial and ground crews remain deployed, with flare-ups likely due to warm weather and vegetation. She confirmed that teams continue firefighting and mopping-up operations: