Devastating veld fire causes havoc near Ermelo: Farm animals lost, properties damaged
Ermelo, Conrad Bouwer 27 September
On Thursday, 26 September 2024, a destructive veld fire ravaged the area west of the N11, between Hendrina, Ermelo, and Amersfoort. Severe weather conditions, with wind gusts reaching up to 40 kilometres per hour, fueled the spread of the fire, causing extensive damage to properties and wildlife in the area.