GEORGE NEWS - The George Fire Brigade and Eden Fire Services are currently fighting a few fires in George.
Johan Crouse from George Fire Services confirmed that all the fires are under control at the moment.
There are two veld fires burning on farm areas at the back of Pacaltsdorp. There are no houses in danger.
Another fire started in Plantation Road close to the Van Riebeeck Gardens. Fire personnel are on the scene.
A third fire is burning at the George dump site at the back of Groeneweide Park and a smaller fire is burning in grass next to the N2 between Thembalethu and Pacaltsdorp.
The fire brigade appeals to the public to please not start fires during the festive season.
Crouse asked the public not to burn grass or rubbish as the hot and windy conditions and the dryness of the grass makes fire fighting difficult.
For any fire emergencies please contact the George Fire Brigade on 044 801 6311.
Burning tyres
Burning tyres on the southern side of the George agricultural show grounds enveloped the entire Groeneweide suburb and large parts of George in thick smoke this afternoon.
Burning tyres on the southern side of the George agricultural show grounds enveloped the entire Groeneweide suburb and large parts of George in thick smoke this afternoon.
The George fire brigade were at the scene, but found it difficult to extinguish the fire.
The fire was apparently started when a veldfire spread to where tyres are located. It was said the tyres are used for stock car racing.
A fire engine and a 4x4 bakkie were seen near the racing grounds.
The burning tyres caused a massive cloud of smoke. Photo: Pauline Lourens
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