De Kelders Fire Contained To A Single Block

Authorities in Gansbaai say the fire in De Kelders in the Western Cape has been confined to a single block. The blaze started yesterday.

Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean ONeill says the fire will continue to burn intensely within the block.

He says the perimeter remains very hot. There will be operations to prevent further spread .

ONeill says one firefighting tanker has been slightly damaged, two houses damaged and approximately 213 hectares burned.

He says Eskom is aware of the infrastructure damage, and residents in the greater Gansbaai area should prepare for a potential electricity outage.