article_snippet: Appeals for food and cash to help victims, evacuees and volunteer firefighters have had an overwhelming response, officials said.
article_snippet: Cape Talk had raised more than R3million (about £166,000) by 5pm UK time.
article_snippet: The couple were then escorted to a rescue centre.
article_snippet: However, officials were hopeful a change in the weather -including some rain - might bring some relief.
article_snippet: Organisers were expected to announce this week whether The fires will force a change in the route.