Fire crews battle blaze at Du Toitskloof Pass

Fire crews battle blaze at Du Toitskloof Pass

Firefighters are continuing efforts to contain a wildfire burning at Du Toitskloof Pass in the Cape Winelands. According to Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) fire services spokesperson Anesca Roodt, the fire started on the Worcester side of the pass on Friday afternoon and has since spread across steep and difficult terrain. Additional resources deployed Additional firefighting resources have been deployed, with crews using strategic o…

Fire crews dig in as Du Toitskloof blaze burns on

Firefighters remain locked in a tough battle against a wildfire burning through Du Toitskloof Pass in the Cape Winelands, with crews working around the clock to bring it under control. According to Cape Winelands District Municipality fire services spokesperson Anesca Roodt, the fire broke out on the Worcester side of the pass on Friday afternoon before spreading across steep and challenging terrain. The conditions prompted the deployment of ext…