22/01/2026
π¨ EMERGENCY & TRAFFIC ALERT β PORT ELIZABETH π¨
Fires have flared up again across various areas. No roads are closed at this stage, however conditions are extremely dangerous.
π₯ Active fires reported at:
3rd Ave Dip
Mission Road
Victoria Drive (Walmer Links)
Blyth Street, Sherwood (house on fire)
Reservoir Hills, Despatch (house on fire)
Capricorn Street, Barcelona (behind Malabar β house burning)
π«οΈ Poor visibility due to smoke:
Heugh Road, Walmer (between 8th Ave & 1st Ave)
Buffelsfontein Road, Walmer Links
π³ Obstructions & hazards:
Two trees down β Union Road, Walmer
Large branch down β Main Road between 10th & 11th Ave (moved to side of road)
Lamp pole falling β Oak Road, Overbaakens
π¦ Traffic issues:
Traffic lights still NOT working at William Moffat & Main Road (Figtree area)
Heavy traffic congestion in the area
β‘ Power outage:
Massive power outage affecting most areas of Port Elizabeth
β οΈ PLEASE NOTE:
Treat all intersections as 4-way stops
Drive with extreme caution due to smoke, poor visibility, and power failures
π Emergency Assistance β Bester EMS (24/7):
βοΈ 087 711 0001
π± 083 207 1944