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GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The wildfire is not yet contained, with active fire mainly along the northern flank above Mooihoek, on the Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn border.
Current operations involve a helicopter suppressing the area, supported by ground teams.
Mopping up operations continue along the southern flank, north of Ruiterbos Village.
The objective is to suppress all active flames along the northern flank, after which mopping up operations will continue.
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If you spot a veld or wildfire, please report it immediately to the GRDM Emergency Call Center at 044 805 5071 or via WattsApp at 081 709 5193.
Supplied photos and video taken on Robinson Pass near Ruiterbos today, 20 September:
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