Table Mountain fire contained, 1 firefighter injured
The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon and officials were monitoring hotspots for any possible flare-ups.
The blaze on Table Mountain broke out on Saturday, 31 October 2020, and officials were monitoring hotspots for any possible flare-ups. Picture: @TableMountainNP/Twitter
CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town (CoCT) on Sunday said the fire at Table Mountain was contained.
The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon and officials were monitoring hotspots for any possible flare-ups.
It is understood one firefighter was injured during relief efforts. He was being treated in hospital.
Crews managed to contain the flames due to the wind dying down tremendously after 00:00am, making it easier for the firefighters to access the fire.
Approx 50 hectares of veld has burnt which is not a very big fire but it was quite an intense fire due to the proximity to t/ ..
SANParks TMNP (@TableMountainNP) November 1, 2020
The CoCT’s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carlese said: “There were no further injuries and a couple of houses were evacuated, but some of the residents stayed behind. And there were no damages to any property. Only one loft in Rugby Road was damaged as a result of the fire.”