Firefighters battle vegetation fire

Monday, 13 November 2017, 15:23
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Firefighters battle vegetation fire
The vegetation fire in the mountains above Eight Bells.

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MOSSEL BAY NEWSFLASH & VIDEO - Firefighters of the Mossel Bay Fire and Disaster Management Services and related emergency services have been battling a vegetation fire in the mountainous area around Ruiterbos in the Robinson Pass since approximately 02:00 this morning. 

According to eyewitnesses, the firefighters have been fighting the fire with back burns. 

There apparently does not seem to be any dwellings in immediate danger, yet a watchful eye is held on the Ruiterbos community and farms in the area. 

Watch a video below:


The fires in the mountain above Eight Bells.

A vegetation fire in the mountainous area around Ruiterbos in the Robinson Pass.

ARTICLE : NICKEY LE ROUX, MOSSEL BAY NEWS EDITOR
PHOTOS & VIDEO: DAVE VAN DER MERWE

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