Fire rages in Somerset West
Fire rages in Somerset West
16 April 2011
published by www.timeslive.co.za
South Africa — Cape Town Fire Chief Ian Schnetler said the fire started around 8am.
“I can confirm that there is a large bush fire near the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Property in the area is affected. We are receiving aerial assistance from helicopters but strong winds are hampering our efforts,” Schnetler said
Spokesman Theo Layne said the fire was spreading rapidly in a south easterly direction.
“There have been no reported fatalities or injuries so far but the fire is not yet under control,” Layne said.
People are currently being evacuated from their homes as the fire spread close to property in the area.
