At this stage, the Working on Fire team responded to the emergency call and dispatched two helicopters accompanied by the fixed wind spotter plane. Fantastic assistance also came from the neighbouring farms, notably Driehoek, all members of the Cederberg Conservancy. Cape Nature was also supporting the fire fighters.
Working on Fire - at work in the Cederberg - Dwarsrivier and Sanddrif
One front continued to burn up the Wolfberg and engulfed the world famous Wolfberg Cracks at lighting pace.
Another front burned along the Jeep Track, passing the Shale Band and converging with the third front near the Valley of the Red Gods.
The fire along the Jeep Track climbs the hill and threatens the Sanddrif campsite below.
The third front burned along the Driehoek River, crossing the river with impunity near to the former Landsdiens Camp, now called Rietgat.
The fire approaching the river in the direction of Rietgat. Prime Sanddrif cottage accommodation lies in its path.
Burning a path down towards Sanddrif accommodation from the Valley of the Red Gods
Threatening the legendary 'Dollie se Huis' accommodation unit
At this stage, guests at Sanddrif started to evacuate.
