SPCA euthanises more than 180 animals after devastating fires rip through parts of the Free State

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SPCA euthanises more than 180 animals after devastating fires rip through parts of the Free State
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Devastating fires ripped through parts of the Free State, causing damage to farms, with farmers seeing harvests destroyed and livestock lost over the weekend.

More than one hundred animals were found dead following fires in parts of the Free State over the weekend.More than one hundred animals were found dead, while 190 had to be euthanised by the SPCA. Devastating fires ripped through parts of the Free State, causing damage to farms, with farmers seeing their harvests destroyed and livestock lost over the weekend.

He said 160 sheep, 28 cattle, two horses and several tortoises had to be put down because the SPCA could not rehabilitate the animals after they had suffered extensive burns. In videos and pictures shared on social media, some of the animals were burnt to death in sitting positions."The fires started on Friday. When we arrived, some of the animals had already burnt to death. It was a horrific sight to see.

In a statement, the Free State Wildfire Response Team said four separate fires erupted on Friday afternoon and spread rapidly across parts of the province. The fire caused"serious damage" to grazing and planted crops, while large-scale animal and game losses were reported.

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