A wildfire was reported at midday on 16 August. After the initial response, more resources from the fire department, CapeNature, and FMU members were requested. The fire was burning at the foot of the mountain next to the R45 and moving in a south-easterly direction up the mountain. The area was said to be inaccessible to vehicles. The fire was contained within hours, and the teams continued with mop-up operations. A total area of 43 hectares was burnt.

This wildfire was reported late at night above County Fair Fisherhaven. The local landowners’ group, HARSA, reported that the fire was burning out of control and moving in an easterly direction. The area was reported to be inaccessible, and strong winds were driving the fire. The head of the fire was moving towards Karwyderskraal road, and the right flank was slowly moving towards Hawston. Early morning on day two, it was reported that the weather and the suppression efforts by the fire crew during the night yielded good results; the fire was brought under control, and only a few hotspots in the burned-out area remained. A total area of 78 hectares was burnt.

Smoke was reported just before midday above Fernkloof Hermanus Heights. Upon arrival, it was reported that the fire was burning out of control in the direction of the Hemel en Aarde Valley. Property owners and residents on Hamilton Russell Farm and Fern Kloof Private Nature Reserve were asked to evacuate. Ground teams from Volunteer Wildfire Services were also requested to help bring the fire under control. Later during the night, it was reported that, with a huge team effort, the fire was brought under control and contained to a reasonable area. A total area of 36 hectares was burnt.

This is one of the wildfires that was reported burning above the Beaumont farm at the foot of the mountain, with a south-easterly wind blowing the fire in the direction of the Kogelberg Reserve. It was further reported that there was no road access to the fire due to flood damage. Ground crews and CapeNature were requested to assist with the fire. The fire was reported to be contained around midnight, with an area of 2.56 hectares burnt. Ground teams continued to conduct mop-up and monitor the fire the next day.

This wildfire was reported as a large area alight when the fire department arrived at the location. The fire was burning in the direction of plantations and the head of the fire was burning in an inaccessible area. After successfully guiding the fire around structures, it was contained and later handed over to the landowner to continue monitoring the area. An area of 19.3 hectares was burnt.

This wildfire was reported to have ignited the old DFFE plantation across from Kromco, in an area that was earmarked for a controlled burn. Strong winds fanned the fire, causing some spot fires. Due to the location and layout of the blocks, it was decided to conduct a burnout operation. Aerial resources and ground teams assisted in closing off the block and bringing the fire under control. A total of 17 hectares was burnt.

This wildfire was reported to be burning in the mountainous area of Kaaimansgat. Several resources, including CapeNature and Volunteer Wildfire Services ground teams, were dispatched to the scene. The teams quickly made good progress, but the fire constantly changed direction. The fire was contained but flared up the next day and burned with a northerly wind in the direction of Brandvlei Dam. Aerial resources and ground teams assisted in getting the fire under control. A total of 84 hectares was burnt by day two.

A large wildfire was reported to have started on Christmas day at 11H12 on the mountainside of the Gansbaai dumpsite (behind Masakhane). It was reported that there was no access for vehicles and the fire was burning in 30-year-old fynbos. Aerial resources were requested to assist in getting this fire under control. It was contained, and light rain showers brought cooler conditions. A total of 18.9 hectares was burnt.

This wildfire was reported burning close to the R43 (between Gansbaai and Stanford). The fire jumped the road shortly after being reported and moved quickly in a westerly direction towards the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Aerial resources and ground teams were requested to assist in getting the fire under control. The R43 was closed due to poor visibility and smoke on the road for a while.

Various vegetation types are present in the area, including Lowland Fynbos, Overberg Dune Strandveld, invasive alien vegetation and dry biomass. This fire continued to burn in dense alien vegetation on 29 December. Ground teams assisted in constructing control lines to confine the fire to Walker Bay Nature Reserve. A total area of 1288 hectares was burnt.

This fire was reported to have burned in the Buffeljags area close to Die Damme. Landowners reported that a large area was alight and burning towards the R317. On arrival, the wind started picking up and the fireline moved quickly with little to no access to the fireline. Aerial resources and ground teams were requested to assist in bringing this fire under control. Residents at Die Dam resort were warned of possible evacuation. This fire continued to burn actively for another five days and was eventually brought under control by the mammoth effort of fire services and especially the landowners. Some wetland-type vegetation and alien vegetation continued to flare up. Ground teams also remained on site. A total of 18 453 hectares was burnt in this fire.

A wildfire was reported at midday in the Arabella area. This fire was reported to be burning out of control, with the head moving towards the lagoon through dense vegetation. The fire jumped the lagoon and quickly spread towards the R43. The R43 was closed for some time when the fire crossed the road. Local landowners (FMU members) played a big role in containing this fire as resources were already stretched between two other large wildfires. An area of 102 hectares was burnt during this fire.

A wildfire was reported to have started close to the Hangklip Hotel. This fire was reported to be burning out of control, and aerial resources were requested while police started evacuating people. Code red was declared for the Pringle Bay area. This fire continued to burn for at least four more days. After the fire was contained, unburnt islands and unburnt veld on the urban edge continued to alarm local residents, but the fire department and ground teams remained on site to attend to problematic areas. A total area of 948 hectares was burnt during this fire.

This wildfire was reported to be burning in old pine plantations, with no direct threat to infrastructure. Teams continued to conduct a burnout of the area. The burnout operations were completed early in the night, and teams continued with mop-up and handed the block over to the landowner. An area of 97 hectares was burnt.

This wildfire was reported to burn over a large area. The fire department and private landowners assisted in bringing this fire under control. Approximately 191 hectares was burnt in this wildfire.

This wildfire was initially reported to be burning in two places. The fire was later brought under control. The farmers conducted a backburn next to the road, as the vegetation was cut to prevent the spread to other areas on the farm. Just over 16 hectares burnt in this wildfire.

This wildfire was reported as a controlled stubble land burn that got out of control and was burning in the direction of the mountain. One flank of the fire was burning towards Middleton, and the other flank was burning towards the rubbish dump. Private landowners (FMU members) assisted the fire department. A total area of 762 hectares was burnt.

Upon arrival, it was reported that a medium to large plantation area was burning. Teams started with active firefighting and attempted to stop the head of the fire and address the base. The right flank burnt onto a gravel road. The fire department was assisted by CapeNature and private landowners (FMU members). The fire was brought under control, but flared up a few days later, during which a heavy motor vehicle passing the scene caught alight, escalating the situation dramatically. Several resources were deployed to the fire, including Overberg Fire, CapeNature, and private landowners. This fire continued to burn on 13 February, and a total area of 1 173 hectares was burnt.

On arrival, it was reported that a large area of stubble land was burning. Overberg Fire, aided by private landowners, swiftly established multiple firebreaks to contain the spread. Teams conducted backburns to reinforce containment efforts and diligently performed mop-up operations. The fire burnt a total area of 126 hectares.

This wildfire was the second in the same area within the space of a week. Upon arrival, a large area of grass and fynbos was burning, and spreading very quickly in the general direction of Riviersonderend. With the assistance of ground teams, the wildfire was eventually contained. Subsequent mop-up operations conducted by ground crews on 28 February confirmed that all hotspots and active flames had been extinguished. The fire burnt an area of 827 hectares.

This wildfire was reported to be burning high up the mountain, inaccessible by ground teams. Aerial resources were promptly requested and deployed. CapeNature was alerted and dispatched ground teams to aid in firefighting efforts. The following day, firefighting operations persisted with both ground teams and aerial support. Despite challenging conditions, fire lines were successfully contained. On the third day, teams persevered with mop-up operations. In total, an area spanning 2 099 hectares was affected by this wildfire.