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Western Cape Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze
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Extraordinary firefighting efforts by Western Cape firefighters successfully contained a massive blaze near Wolseley, involving over 158 firefighters and costing around 24,000 hectares of land. The fire, fueled by strong winds and high fuel loads, posed significant challenges due to dry ground, uneven terrain, and mixed vegetation. Despite these obstacles, the firefighters' determination and support from peers allowed them to overcome the situation.
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