Bredasdorp Veldfires Contained: Authorities

Authorities say a large veldfire in Bredasdorp, Western Cape , has been contained after the blaze ignited on Thursday.

Overberg District Municipality Fire Chief Reinard Geldenhuys says several crews have been called in as well as aerial support to assist firefighting efforts.

Landowners and neighbours have also been working alongside fire fighting crews.

An overhead Eskom power line has been damaged affecting residents in Bredasdorp and surrounding areas in the Overberg region.

Authorities are working to restore electricity in affected areas. He says more than 1 500 hectares have burnt.