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Barn fire sends several to hospital in Vretstorp
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A large fire broke out in a barn in Vretstorp in Hallsberg municipality on Friday evening. At least two people have been taken to hospital by ambulance. The fire spread to several buildings and affected traffic on the E20.
A firefighting helicopter crashed during operations above Hout Bay on 25 March, but the pilot walked away unharmed. Mike Bothma, an experienced pilot with Kishugu Aviation, escaped the incident involving a yellow Huey helicopter. An investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority is underway.
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A helicopter operated by Working on Fire crashed in Table Mountain Park in Hout Bay while battling a blaze, but the pilot survived with minor injuries.
February 22, 2026 19:06