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Update 18h30 - The Hout Bay NSRI muster point has been closed as the fire is under control in the valley. Supplies that have been donated and not used in Hout Bay will be distributed to those who need.Sea Rescue volunteers from around the Peninsula are still helping the fire fighting teams, from logistics and food supply to fire fighters as well helping with beating. The rain has brought some welcome relief to the teams out there.Pictures are available for media download on Sea Rescue's Flickr page.Once the fire fighting is done the equipment is prepared for the next call ... Once the fire fighting is done the equipment is prepared for the next call ...NSRI volunteers helping near Simon NSRI volunteers helping near Simon's Town last night. Picture Glenn Fourie.Coralie McDonald taking water to firefighters on the line. Coralie McDonald taking water to firefighters on the line. Picture Graeme Harding.Provisions for fire fighters at the Hout Bay NSRI station. Provisions for fire fighters at the Hout Bay NSRI station. Picture Kim Germishuys.NSRI Rescue Vehicles take supplies up to fire fighters. NSRI Rescue Vehicles take supplies up to fire fighters. Picture Graeme Harding.
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