San Lameer fire: Villas, golf course not damaged
According to a statement from San Lameer, no villas nor the golf course were damaged in the fire.
A very serious fire occurred at San Lameer estate (Wednesday 24th).
According to marketing and liaison coordinator, Jolanda Cloete, the fire originated from Trafalgar, but with strong- westerly winds of approximately 50-60km/h prevailing, the fire quickly jumped the fence and entered the estate.
“At first lots 143 and 144 were affected with dense smoke and soot, but then it moved over to lot 16 around lunchtime, threatening villas 1601, 1602 and 1603, but fortunately no fire damage was caused to these units. Driven by the south-westerly wind, the fire rapidly moved all the way to the southern perimeter fence adjacent to the sea and to the lagoon, destroying timber sections of Loop 3 of the mountain bike trail as well as the lagoon and sea viewing decks.”
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Mrs Cloete said at around 3pm the fire jumped the lagoon and headed east through the dune forest section, threatening lots 29, 30, 34 and 35.
However, the local fire brigade, together with the San Lameer staff teams, battled the fire in the dune forest and on the southern side of the estate.
“The fire kept flaring up, so it was all hands-on deck with hosepipes on roofs and firefighter activity. Fortunately, the teams, together with the fire brigade, controlled the fire to such an extent that no villas were affected. Section 3 on the mountain bike trail was severely damaged and for now will be closed until repaired,” said Mrs Cloete.
She further sincerely thanked thank each and every staff member of the association, golf club and estate hotel, contractors, local farmers and the municipal fire brigade for their contribution in keeping San Lameer safe.
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