Nick Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Tokai MTB are reporting that Welvanpas is on fire: https://www.facebook.com/tokaimtb/posts/371638219696599Anyone got news on this?
NicoBoshoff Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I could see the fie in the valley there from Paarl. I also saw the helicopter probably minutes before its fatefull crash. Fire didn't seem massive but the wind was pumping so I don't know what the situation is. It's just too dry, too late in the year.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I posted it as soon as I got to the office, after I heard it on 567 and the chopper was confirmed as going down. AFIS was confirming it as reasonably large (via Dan Dobinson) and with Nico saying the wind is pumping, it doesn't look good. RIP to the occupants who lost their lives in the crash...
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Not looking good guys and girls. The fire is right in there between the mountains. Over a huge area. looking at in now from my office in Paarl.
(Deon) Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Confirmed the fire started on a trail around 3pm, fire crew state hiking trail.
dirtypot Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 No way...That was my next 'go to' place to try out.RIP for the heli guys - that's terrible news.
NicoBoshoff Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 So that means black and yellow trails most likely in serious danger. Still I'd trade all those trails for the chopper's survival. It's just so f'ed up.
NicoBoshoff Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 It's just rdiculously dry. Arson possible, even probable, but could also be negligence. A bottlecap or piece of glass. Though it wasn't very hot yesterday in Paarl.
NicoBoshoff Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 The news24 report suggests it's in the fynbos, that means more likely below the pass and away from the forest trails. Lots of farmning activity there though. But what JB says above gives me little hope.
(Deon) Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 The frequency of fires in areas of 1. plantations and 2. on trails (mainly by virtue of the plantation) makes speculation unavoidable. 8 point source in the Muizenberg incident during SE gale conditions... think about it.
Adriandup Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Not sounding good. Sounds like its hit Doolhof & Oaklands which means blue & white route. Ive sent water this morning for the guys who are fighting it. Waiting for my guys to get back for a full/better report
NicoBoshoff Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I have almost zeor doubt that Muizenberg was Arson. But to what end? Political? Making WC "ungovernable"? Doesn't seem like a likely cause and effect. Most probable theory I've heard is firemen themselves seeking work and overtime pay or recognition.
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 The news24 report suggests it's in the fynbos, that means more likely below the pass and away from the forest trails. Lots of farmning activity there though. But what JB says above gives me little hope.Also burning right above the Hugeunot tunnel now. Quite badly.
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