South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames

South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames

· Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead.

Devastating wildfire continues to rage in Kouga Municipality

A large wildfire continues to burn across several areas of the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape, causing widespread power outages, road closures and the evacuation of residents. The fire, which started on Tuesday, has spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry weather conditions, affecting areas including Zwartenbosch, Oyster Bay Road and the Kromme River region. Emergency services remain on the scene, with residents in affected areas urge…

Wildfires force evacuations as helicopters battle Kouga flames

By Anita Dangazele • Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead. • Authorities say no new evacuations are needed and all roads are open, but power cuts are being watched closely due to possible risks to water supply. A raging wildfire in the Kouga Municipality has forced families to flee their homes as firefighters battle flames spreading …