Paarl Mountain

The Cape Winelands District Municipality in South Africa reports that the substantial overnight rainfall has played a crucial role in controlling numerous fires throughout the district. Fires at the Drakenstein Correctional Services and Paarl Mountain have been brought under control. According to the municipality's spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, the Blauwklippen fire remains contained, with ongoing monitoring by the Stellenbosch Municipality to ensure the area's safety.