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Firefighters still battling flare-ups in Overstrand region

───   11:01 Mon, 07 Jan 2019

Firefighters still battling flare-ups in Overstrand region | News Article
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Firefighters are still battling flare-ups in the Overstrand region of the Western Cape.


Helicopters have started water-bombing areas that are still burning.

Fires have been raging for six days between Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay in Overberg. They've spread to Koggelsbaai. 

A man suspected of sparking the blaze is expected to appear in court today. It's believed a spark from a flare ignited the flames. 


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