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Veldfire destroys 7 758 hectares
The recent Ongos-Daan Viljoen veldfire burnt an estimated 7 758.5 hectares, more than 3 000 hectares above the initial estimate of about 4 700 hectares, according to a post-fire assessment by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. However, the ministry said most of the affected area was outside Daan Viljoen Game Park, with less... The post Veldfire destroys 7 758 hectares appeared first on New Era .
New Era24 Aug 2026, 09:33 am
The recent Ongos-Daan Viljoen veldfire burnt an estimated 7 758.5 hectares, more than 3 000 hectares above the initial estimate of about 4 700 hectares, according to a post-fire assessment by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism.
Originally published by New Era on 24 Aug 2026, 09:33 am. View original article