Update
GEORGE NEWS - The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been activated on a limited scale due to the ongoing active fires in George in the Outeniqua Pass area.
The Outeniqua Pass remains closed until further notice.
STATUS OF FIRE
The Outeniqua Fire remains active in the Waboomskraal area and on slopes of the Outeniqua Mountain above Witfontein Plantation. The fire line behind Fernridge has moved into the plantation, ground crews are busy with containment.
All other fire lines are safe and contained at present. Smoke due to smouldering backburns from yesterday and wind direction which has changed to push smoke over CBD.
Aerial Support:
Two huey helicopters and two fixed wing bombers are in place to render aerial support, SANDF Oryx helicopter will be at the George Airport from 08:30. All aerial support area relying on weather conditions, currently poor visibility due to smoke.
Additional resources on route – 95 persons from Working on Fire. Resources will exceed 300 persons by this afternoon.
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