Hessequa Wildfire Completely Contained In Garden Route

Firefighters have completely contained a wildfire that was burning in the Hectorskraal and Resiesbaan vicinity in Hessequa in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape.

Authorities say the northwestern flank was contained last night, while the eastern flank was contained earlier today, with no visible flames or smoke.

Crews will patrol and mop up throughout the day as a precaution.

Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for the Western Cape today, where hot and windy conditions could lead to runaway wildfires.

These areas include the Garden Route and Little Laroo, as well as the Cape Winelands and West Coast.