A vehicle that caught fire on the N1 is believed to have sparked the blaze, which jumped to the nearest field next to the N6 in the Reddersburg and Aliwal North area. 

Emergency rescue services, Med24/7, told OFM News the occupants of the burning car escaped with no injuries. The rescue services add that unfortunately, the fire spread rapidly due to strong winds, but community members and Mangaung Fire and Rescue were able to extinguish the fire. 

At around 21:00, reports from emergency rescue services indicated that the fire had been contained. Meanwhile, residents in the area of the N6 were seen tirelessly fighting to put out the fire that spread to their properties.

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