GEORGE NEWS - There are reports of several incidents where trees were uprooted by strong winds during the night.

At 05:00 this morning George Fire Brigade was busy removing a fallen tree at Outeniqua Proefplaas and busy containing a fire in that area.  

Debra Sauer, communication officer of George Municipality, said their staff are busy removing several fallen branches on roads all over George.

"We are aware of various power outages in George and surrounds due to high winds.
Electricians are working on the problems and updates will be provided."

Please report any municipal related emergencies to 044 801 6300 or fires to 044 801 6311.

A tree has fallen over on a car in Oewer Street. Photo: Wikus Terblanche

Fallen tree in Knysna Road.

A tree has fallen over in Hawthorndene Road.

At St George's Square the canopies by the car wash were blown over. Photo: Wikus Terblanche

Weather and emergency update from George Municipality

Emergency Services are on high alert as we are expecting high winds to continue with speeds of up to 60km per hour until midday. Expected rainfall from 13:00 until 18:00. 

The George Fire Brigade remains on standby and is attending to incidents.

Emergency personnel are attending to trees that fell over in Wilderness Heights,
Taaibos Lane, Erica Road and Seven Passes. As well as Darling Street (close to the train tracks), the R404 towards Herold's Bay and Oewer Street.

Our electrical teams are also working on various power outages in George and surrounds.

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