GEORGE NEWS - Strong winds have kept municipal departments busy today, 21 June.
Emergency services responded to assist at two incidents where trees had fallen onto informal structures, in Thabata and Yawani streets. No injuries have been reported.
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Power lines
Strong winds have caused several high-voltage power outages. Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, the airport line and sections of Pacaltsdorp were off earlier today. With the exception of four farms, power has been restored to Hansmoeskraal. Electricans are still busy with repairs.
Portions of Hoekwil have been switched back on after repairs were being hampered by the veld fire. Platrug Road, Olifantshoek Road and Kerk Street are still being attended to.
In Wilderness Heights, power was restored to Watsonia Lane, Taaibos Street and De Waal Drive in the last hour.
Saasveld, Fairy Knowe and Geelhoutboom are currently experiencing power outages, with electricians patrolling the lines to find the faults.
Thembalethu Ramaphosa West line had to be switched off for emergency repairs due to illegal connections and this has affected Zone 6 and 7.
Electricians are still doing repairs in the area.
Warnings remain in place until this evening:
FIRE CONDITIONS - Strong and hot northerly winds conducive to runaway veld fires are expected to continue on the Garden Route until tonight, 21 June. Please do not make open fires. Discard cigarette butts responsibly. Report fires in George to 044 801 6311.
STRONG WINDS to continue on the Garden Route through tonight, 21 June. Please be mindful of possible associated hazards including trees falling over, breaking branches, debris blowing around and crosswinds on roads and between buildings. Small boats are advised to stay in sheltered waters. Please report fallen trees and broken power lines to 044 801 6300 after hours.
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