The terrain is mountainous and difficult to access.

It's getting to a stage where they're tired. Although they're trained to endure long periods of duty, it's tough. The strong winds alone can batter one, without one's having to fight a fire.

The circumference of the fire is an estimated 50km.

Strong winds, high temperatures and no rain are the weather conditions predicted for the foreseeable future, with 'red' and 'orange' fire danger indices applicable over most parts of the Western Cape.

The terrain is really rocky and mountainous.