Some photos from the recent fires in the Muizenberg area.
5500 hectares of land were burned
13 properties were damaged
2 million litres of water was poured on the fire
198 hours flown between 26 aircraft (11 helicopters, 6 fixed-wing planes and 9 spotters)

The fire as seen from the island in Marina Da Gama, burning near Elephants Eye. An Oryx helicopter with a 3000 litre bucket.

The fire as seen from the island in Marina Da Gama, burning near Elephants Eye and along Boyes Drive.
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