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Crews Target Two Active Lines in Du Toitskloof Pass Wildfire

Fresh crews reinforce containment near the pass with safety advisories in place.

Overview

  • Firefighters are maintaining an active containment effort on the Du Toitskloof Pass blaze in the Cape Winelands.
  • Two active fire lines remain the immediate focus of suppression operations.
  • Fresh crews from Nieuwedrift Fire Station and contracted teams from CWDM and CapeNature have reinforced the response.
  • Strategic overnight operations, supported by cooler temperatures, helped slow the fire’s advance.
  • The pass is open to traffic with cautions in place, while trails on the Worcester side are closed and visitors are advised to check with CapeNature.