A wildfire is burning in the Gondwana Game Reserve outside Herbertsdale in the Western Cape, according to a statement from Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM).

“The fire is currently out of control. The wildfire originated from a permitted, controlled burn that unfortunately spread beyond control,” says GRDM fire chief Deon Stoffels.

Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that firefighters responded to the incident before 13:00 today.

All available resources were quickly dispatched to the scene, according to the statement released at about 15:00.

Several thatch-roof structures are under threat on the north-eastern perimeter of the wildfire, with one additional structure at risk on the south-eastern side.

Aerial resources will be dispatched shortly, the statement noted.

Firefighting teams from GRDM, Working on Fire (WoF), the Southern Cape Fire Protection Association, Mossel Bay Municipality and WoF Aerial Support are on the scene to attempt to contain the blaze, reads the statement.

Other controlled vegetation burns are taking place today in the Mossel Bay area – one at the intersection near the Garden Route Casino, one in Aalwyndal, another off the R327 to Herbertsdale and another in Ruiterbos.

Wildfires can be reported by calling 044 805 5071 or sending a WhatsApp to 081 709 5193.

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