THE Working on Fire (WoF) Kishugu Joint Venture team in the province faced a demanding weekend as they were deployed to tackle 11 fires.
A total of 291 firefighters, 29 vehicles and 24 aerial resources assisted in containing and extinguishing the fires between Friday and Sunday, WoF said.
The fires were reported in areas including Cape Town, Hermanus, Grabouw, Malmesbury, Kluitjieskraal, Paarl and Oudtshoorn.
“All available aerial resources in the province took to the skies to combat fires that posed threats to both lives and the environment,” WoF said.
“During this challenging weekend, our dedicated team of 291 firefighters, supported by 29 vehicles and 24 aerial resources, demonstrated resilience and commitment in managing the multiple fires across the Western Cape.
“Their swift response and collaborative efforts with various institutions reflect…