Marius Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 The wind was pretty strong in Brackenfell at 3:30am this morning...
Cassie Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I am in Simon's Town and if I look across the bay it is very dark. Got to wonder if someone is starting these fires. Just seems too crazy that this is all happening. I hope the fire fighters can bring it under control. My thoughts go out to them and hope they are safe. Also keep in mind - they are 1 x chopper & pilot less this time round!!
Surv0MTB Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Oh no... I think our worst fears are coming true.. this is an incredible sad period in my life.
dev null Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Tokai - FUBAR, Jonkers - FUBAR. Oak Valley - No Access due to Epic. What now?
droenn Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Incredible how we went from contained fire and clear sky's over Stell last night to a red sun and ash over everything this morning. Wind, fire and mountains make for some really unpredictable conditions....
Raydek Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 30km/h SE forecasted....not good! picture of cars at work this morning...it's currently "raining" ash & soot Presentation1.jpg The wind was pretty strong in Brackenfell at 3:30am this morning... Damn!
Hairy Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 The wind was pretty strong in Brackenfell at 3:30am this morning...agreed, it was pumping through the night!
Hairy Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 The wind was pretty strong in Brackenfell at 3:30am this morning...agreed, it was pumping through the night!
droenn Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Just a thought: Didn't Cape Pine have a plan to withdraw from Jonkers over the next X years? If plantations are gone will they end operations sooner?
(Deon) Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Incredible how we went from contained fire and clear sky's over Stell last night to a red sun and ash over everything this morning. Wind, fire and mountains make for some really unpredictable conditions....As with the fires on this side, it was a week of winning in the day and losing at night. The aerial support makes a massive difference.
MTBeer Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 As with the fires on this side, it was a week of winning in the day and losing at night. The aerial support makes a massive difference.heard an interview on the radio with a chopper pilot. He said the choppers don't put out the fire (maybe a little bit) but just cool it down enough for the ground crews to get close enough to do the job.
Mr X Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Jonkers was such a great place to ride, one of the best places in the world, this is just terrible. Lets hope the fire does not go over into Lourensford, Franschoek or Grabouw. Lets hope that there is no long term negatives from this. MTO Forestry got massive fire damage in Tokai and Jonkers, and a fire was started in their Grabouw plantation too about 2 weeks ago.
Karman de Lange Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 heard an interview on the radio with a chopper pilot. He said the choppers don't put out the fire (maybe a little bit) but just cool it down enough for the ground crews to get close enough to do the job. Yes, also choppers primary purpose is to place the ground crews . .. the watering is secondary ...
Karman de Lange Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Ride In28 mins · Nuts, Biltong, small packets of crisps, dried fruit, energy bars, ingredients for sandwiches (tuna, ham, cheese etc) drinks (in small cans) paper plates, plastic cutlery, suncream all things they are requesting. Gate will be closed but please call 021 8833985 when you are at the gate and we will open for you. Much appreciated
NicoBoshoff Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Tokai - FUBAR, Jonkers - FUBAR. Oak Valley - No Access due to Epic. What now?The Epic is a week long and those aren't the only three trails in the WC.
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