Helicopter pilots fill up buckets to help combat fire

Showcasing skilled ability and precision, watch as pilots of no fewer than 4 helicopters in fast succession fill their buckets to assist fight the fires at the moment raging the Constantiaberg mountains.

The dam, state of affairs adjoining to the tenth fairway at in style golf course Westlake, gives a handy supply of water for the close by fires.

Not all heroes put on capes.

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Hearth nonetheless burning

Within the newest fireplace replace at 11:30, aerial assets and floor crews proceed to work relentlessly.

Choppers have been on the hearth line on Constantiaberg since daybreak, battling rising wind situations as the hearth received into invasive thickets.

Choppers now been diverted to the slopes above Stonehurst the place sturdy westerly winds are pushing the fires east above the naval base the place a number of hectares of dense invasive thickets pose a danger.

The fireplace has evidently run once more down Muizenberg and Lakeside slopes, pushed by the wind.

The fireplace broke out final Friday.

It shortly engulfed Boyes Drive, Kalk Bay and components of Fish Hoek aspect, whereas on the Ou Kaapse Weg aspect, it moved in direction of Noordhoek ensuing within the DRM helping with the evacuation of 198 households from the Noordhoek Manor, together with 48 frail care residents.

One feminine firefighter was injured and brought to the hospital.

The next highway closures are in place and the general public is requested to remain off the roads to permit free-flowing entry for emergency autos:

– Zwaanswyk highway – Closed at Tokai highway. Visitors officers are directing site visitors

– Ou Kaapse Weg – Closed

– Boyes Drive – Closed

Use Chapman’s Peak in its place

– Chapman’s Peak – Open

– Most important highway Kalk Bay – Open

Donations

The Metropolis of Cape City has issued a name for public help, asking for donations to maintain the firefighters working below excessive situations.

The fast wants for the crews embrace:

Bottled water
Dietary drinks similar to Energade and Powerade
Vitality bars
Saline-based eye drops to alleviate discomfort attributable to smoke and ash

Officers emphasised the significance of retaining firefighters hydrated and energised as they face gruelling situations on the hearth traces.

These wishing to help are requested to ship donations to designated assortment factors arrange by the Metropolis.

These donation factors embrace:

Newlands Hearth Base
Lakeside fireplace station
Hair Gallery – 41 Tokai Highway
Decide n Pay Steenberg Village

SPCA on standby

SPCA emergency groups are on standby, prepared to maneuver into the hearth zone the second it’s secure to seek for and rescue animals who could also be trapped, injured, and preventing for survival.

As soon as we will entry the world, will probably be a race in opposition to time to avoid wasting these we will.

Should you want pressing assist evacuating pets, please name instantly on 083 326 1604.

Public Security Discover:

Ou Kaapse Weg is closed in each instructions.

All hikers and mountain bikers should keep away from Higher Tokai and Silvermine.

Anybody nonetheless in Silvermine West (Gate 1) or Silvermine East (Gate 2) should evacuate now.

Floor crews and helicopters are battling this hearth with every little thing they’ve received. We stand able to do the identical – for each animal whose life depends upon us.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate to gas our search and rescue efforts.

Keep away from closed areas in your personal security.

Should you stay close by, place shallow dishes of water exterior, with rocks in them in order that small animals can safely drink with out the danger of drowning.

Should you discover an injured animal, please name the SPCA urgently on 083 326 1604. Whether it is secure to take action, comprise the animal in a ventilated cardboard field, away from pets and high-traffic areas.