Firefighters battling a blaze in Pearly Beach

Firefighters are battling a blaze in Pearly Beach in the Western Cape. On Tuesday fierce gale-force winds drove the fire towards the coastal town. The municipality has warned that should the blaze continue at its current rate, residents should prepare for possible evacuations. Newzroom Afrika's Nasiphi Same is tracking the story. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.