Overberg And Garden Route Wildfires Quelled

Staff Writer

January 14, 2026

1 min read

Western Cape authorities say wildfires across the province are now under control, with the Pearly Beach blaze contained after overnight light drizzle helped firefighting efforts.

In Mossel Bay, crews are monitoring Aalwyndal, Island View, and Vakansieplaas for possible flare ups, while firefighters in Stanford are carrying out controlled backburns at De Koude Vlakte.

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