The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s(CWDM) Fire Services said it responded to multiple fires in the Witzenberg area.
The fire at Lateganskop just off the R43 between Worcester and Wolseley was contained but teams will continue throughout the night to manage flare-ups and continue with monitoring and mopping up operations.
A second fire at Boontjiesrivier on the R46 outside Tulbagh was reported on Tuesday afternoon and both the Cape Winelands District and Witzenberg Municipalities responded.
Aerial resources from Leading Edge were diverted from Lateganskop and assisted ground teams from NCC in that area.
The Municipality said in a fire update, property protection is a priority. Teams are expected to stay on in the area throughout the night.
A third fire in Bain’s Kloof was reported late this evening.