One witness told OFM News of veld fires that broke out in the areas of Dewetsdorp, leaving farmers in those areas in need of much assistance.

Three families in Welkom meanwhile lost their properties and a family member when three houses caught fire.

Details regarding the cause of the fires are still unclear.

The Mangaung Fire Brigade - which serves Dewetsdorp – as well as the Matjhabeng Local Municipality are yet to respond to OFM News' inquiries.

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