Two of the mountain ranges

affected by the horrific fire which jumped across four, fanned by extremely high wind. It started due to unseasonably hot and dry weather, fanned by extremely strong winds in a pine plantation. It started behind the Helderberg on the right and within hours the wine farms on our side were threatened. Fortunately the wind changed and blew it back up the mountain, so that only the top slopes were burning. No wine estates were in danger, but many luxury homes on the other side were gutted. The rain came when needed most and it is still raining.

[Christina]

Sounds awful - I hope no one was hurt

[winghong_ho]

Very serious hill fire.

[Mags]

Fabulous view!

[katy]

Terrific perspective to get an overview of the area. I’m so glad to hear the wineries and vineyards were not damaged. An interesting tag

[Pam]

The mountains are gorgeous. I am glad you are getting rain.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful scenic capture.

[Merrelyn]

I'm so glad the rain arrived to help with the fires.

[Susan Wakely]

Hopefully the rain is enough to stop the fires.

[Desi]

Great shot. The fires have been horrendous. Thank goodness for the rain before there was even more damage and destruction

[Heather]

A beautiful shot of these mountain ranges! But how horrible, Diana! I hope the area continues to get rain.

[Milanie]

That must have been some scary times - hope the rain continues for a bit

[gloria jones]

Gorgeous capture of this fabulous landscape

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shot

[LManning (Laura)]

Terrific view, but such an upsetting situation.

[Jane Pittenger]

How terrifying

[Bill]

Beautiful area. So sad that these unnatural disasters are happening all around the world.

[Rick]

Lovely capture.

[Diana]

@christinav @wh2021 @marlboromaam @grammyn @pamalama @mittens @merrelyn @wakelys @seacreature @365projectorgheatherb @milaniet @seattlite @elisasaeter @ljmanning @jgpittenger @cwbill @rickster549 Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

[Diana]

@pamalama @merrelyn @wakelys @365projectorgheatherb @milaniet We have had over 300mm of rain these last few days and it is still raining! Now many areas are flooded, even underground parking lots and many roads are closed. A bit too much of everything ;-)