The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Category: Pringle Bay

Relief and Challenges as Overstrand Wildfires Enter Day 7

Relief and Challenges as Overstrand Wildfires Enter Day 7

In the latest update on the Overstrand wildfires, Day 7 has brought a mix of relief and ongoing challenges for firefighting crews battling blazes in the Hangklip Road/Pringle Bay and Buffeljags/Pearly Beach areas. Night operations were relatively calm, and rain provided a welcome respite in Pearly Beach, cooling down the active fire line. However, the […]

EMERGENCY UPDATE: Pearly Beach and Pringle Bay Residents Evacuated Amid Escalating Wildfires

EMERGENCY UPDATE: Pearly Beach and Pringle Bay Residents Evacuated Amid Escalating Wildfires

In a rapidly evolving situation, wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the Overberg area, specifically impacting the coastal towns of Pearly Beach and Pringle Bay. The latest updates from various sources shed light on the severity of the situation, necessitating immediate action and cooperation from residents and authorities alike. Road Closures and Poor Visibility As […]

Urgent Evacuation Underway as Pringle Bay Faces Escalating Fire Threat

Pringle Bay

PRINGLE BAY – In a swift response to the intensifying wildfire threat, Pringle Bay is currently undergoing evacuation as local authorities grapple with challenging conditions that have evolved rapidly. The decision to evacuate was prompted by a series of ongoing challenges that have put the suburb at considerable risk. Yesterday evening, the municipality dispatched firefighting […]

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