Update
GEORGE NEWS - Outeniqua Pass remains closed until further notice.
STATUS OF FIRE
Residents living on the borders of the town and forest are requested to voluntarily evacuate their homes due to danger of smoke inhalation.
The fire remains active on the slopes.
Evacuations have been called for the informal settlements in Blanco, Golden Valley and Step Aside, as well as in Barrie Road, Glenbarrie, Heatherlands and Glenbarrie full residential area.
One structure on fire in Fernridge, structural firemen are in place.
More information to follow as it becomes available.
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