10/01/2026
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10 January 2026 | 21:05
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โ๏ธ Aerial support remains operational, providing critical assistance to ground crews.
๐ฅ Isolated flare-ups continue to occur in affected areas and are being managed as they arise.
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๐ St Francis Bay (Oyster Bay Road)
The fire remains active; however, significant progress has been made by both aerial and ground crews, including the successful implementation of backburns.
๐ข Jeffreys Bay
The fire has been extinguished.
๐ข Kabeljauws River
The fire is under control and the area is being closely monitored.
๐ข Humansdorp
The fire between Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay, between the N2 and R102, has been extinguished.
๐ข North of Humansdorp
A second fire north of Humansdorp, behind the Melkhout Substation, has been extinguished.
๐ก Outskirts โ Van Stadens River Mouth Area
A fire originating from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality side is under control and being closely monitored. At this stage, there is no immediate threat to properties. As a precautionary measure, all horses have been safely relocated off the Woodridge campus, and learners attending the High Performance Sports Camp have been transported to the Ferry Hotel, where they remain comfortable and under supervision.
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Aerial support will continue to operate to suppress active fire lines.
Additional firefighting resources deployed include four firefighters from Beyers Naudรฉ Municipality, thirty-nine Working on Fire members from outside the Kouga region, one additional bomber aircraft, one additional helicopter, six firefighters from Sundays River Municipality, four firefighters from Blue Crane Municipality, and eight firefighters en route from Amathole District Municipality.
Sincere appreciation is extended to all municipalities for the deployment of resources. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Gift of the Givers for their continued and invaluable support, including the provision of critical aerial assistance.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Ms Unati Daniels, Municipal Manager of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, for her unwavering support and commitment.
We further thank all firefighters, farmers, volunteers, community members, businesses, and supporting municipalities for their unwavering dedication and selfless efforts during this challenging period. Your commitment is invaluable.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, report any flare-ups immediately, and avoid affected areas to allow emergency teams to operate safely.
Kouga Municipality
