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Rescue efforts underway to curb St Francis Bay fires via SABCNewsOnline

At least twelve houses have now been destroyed by a fire in Saint Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape. Many of the houses in the area have thatched roofs.

The blaze started in adjacent veld. A back-up team and helicopter from Port Elizabeth has been deployed to help douse the flames.Kouga Spokesperson said a total of 12 homes have been affected but the number continues to rise. “St Francis Bay is a very very close-knit community and communities are coming together. People are wearing masks … young kids are wearing masks just taking a hosepipe and trying to do what they can to fight the fire.”However the helicopter will not be able to fly after sunset.See tweet below:

The fire in St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape has now destroyed 12 houses. Local firefighting teams are assisted by teams from Port Elizabeth and a helicopter. Residents and people from the area have converged to assist. Still no casualties.

 

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