Overstrand
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The Overstrand community has faced terrifying wildfires but the George municipality have sent teams to lend a helping hand in fighting the blaze.

 

Overstrand, South Africa (01 February 2024) – The Western Cape is faced with wildfires every summer; it is a part of the natural order; however, fires are getting more intense and starting to affect people who live close to the fire lines. The Overtrand community have faced devastating fires and the George municipality has stepped in to lend a helping hand to the community.

George Municipality Fire Services arrived in Overstrand on the 30th of January 2024 with a major pumper engine, tanker, their 35,000l water tanker and a skid unit BP1 land cruiser to assist in ongoing firefighting efforts that have led to residents evacuations in Pringle Bay. The unpredictable wind has meant that the area could have several days of possible fires. As of yesterday, there were four active fire lines in the area.

The George team led by Station Commander Santa Sternsdorff include Firefighters, Johan Troskie, Brad Bussack, Louis Julies, Wilton Oktober, Jaendre Bernardo and Junior Firefighter Kenny Johnson. They are in attendance at Skilpad klip with the weather in their favour and have managed to extinguish the line allocated to them. The team will move to Pringle Bay as soon as they have completed mopping operations. Chief Fire Officer Neels Barnard praised his crew for their willingness to assist.

Ald Leon Van Wyk noted that the spirit of cooperation with fellow municipalities is something that George Municipality prides itself on. He wished all of the George Firefighters well and to take care of themselves.

George 35,000 litre tanker in Overstrand

Sources:  George Municipality
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