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Wildfire at Duiwenhoks dam out of control

Members of the public are urged to stay alert. According to GRDM, any veld or wildfire must be reported immediately.

Editor Ben Snyman

Friday, 21 November 2025, 16:08
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Wildfire at Duiwenhoks dam out of control
A wildfire just broke out in the Heidelberg area.

HEIDELBERG NEWS - A wildfire just broke out in the Heidelberg area (Friday, 21 November) at approximately 16:00 and is spreading rapidly. 

According to the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), the fire is currently out of control, with infrastructure under threat on the south-eastern side near the Duiwenhoks Dam.

GRDM confirmed that ground crews from both the Garden Route District Municipality and Hessequa Municipality are en route, while aerial resources have already been deployed to assist in controlling the blaze.

Members of the public are urged to stay alert. According to GRDM, any veld or wildfire must be reported immediately to:

GRDM Emergency Call Centre: 044 805 5071

WhatsApp: 081 709 5193

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