The massive fires have spread from Boyes Drive in Muizenberg to Noordhoek, Hout Bay and Westlake due to strong winds. Over 300 firefighters have been battling the blazes in the region since Saturday, 28 February and they need as much support as possible to keep them energised.

Uber is encouraging all Capetonians to donate drinks and food to these heroes and heroines in any quantities, even the smallest donation will go along way. Items that have been requested by the firefighters are bottles of water, sports energy drinks (Energade and Lucozade), non-perishable foods such as canned beans, spaghetti and sweetcorn and loaves of bread. Uber will collect all donations and arrange to have them dropped off at the nominated fire stations and community centres across Cape Town.

To help the firefighters, sign up to become an Uber user, open the UberASSIST vehicle view on the bottom slider, toggle over UberASSSIT and request a ride as one normally would. A vehicle will arrive within minutes, ready to collect donations and deliver them to the firefighters. There is not charge for the UberASSIST rides.
How to help our firefighters by giving back:

Donations of sports energy drinks, protein bars, Savlon cream or liquid, bandages, eye drops, saline solution, lip balm, bottled water, non-perishable food items and Rescue Remedy.

Important to note:

- The vehicle view is open during business hours (10:00 to 17:00) - leaving the evening for Uber to get all donations to the various fire stations and community centres;
- Donations cannot be in cash, only food, drink and items on this wish list will be accepted; and
- Riders will not be able to take any rides in any of the UberASSIST vehicles.

About Uber:

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