A veld fire broke out at McGregor, in Robertson, in the Western Cape, on Friday afternoon.

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services confirmed firefighting vehicles and crews are already at the scene.

The Municipality said more teams would be deployed, if the fire is not brought under control.

The fire is currently still far away from homes and livelihoods. 

Elsewhere in the Western Cape, firefighters brought a vegetation fire in Dalasile Street, Mossel Bay, under control, an hour after it was reported, on Friday evening.

The Mossel Bay Municipality reminded residents to take extra care with any open flame.

“Never leave fires unattended. Do not make fires near dry grass, vegetation or flammable materials and extinguish fires completely before leaving the area” said the Municipality in an update on Friday.

Picture: Cape Winelands District Municipality.

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