Fire destroys 60 hectares of vegetation on Table Mountain near Newlands

Fire destroys 60 hectares of vegetation on Table Mountain near Newlands

Cape Town – SANParks says that most of the fire between Newlands and Devil’s Peak in Cape Town has been contained, with fire management teams actively monitoring the situation overnight.

Fire management teams have been working to contain the blaze since early Sunday.

Crews will stay on-site overnight to keep watch over the fire line.

“Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) fire management team continues to actively manage the fire between Newlands and Devil’s Peak,” it said.

“The fire has burned approximately 60 hectares of veld. It is largely contained in areas accessible to firefighters. Flare-ups on the cliffs and ledge of the mountain are expected, and flames will be visible throughout the night.”

Newlands Forest and certain trails to Devil’s Peak have been closed to the public due to the fire, which has caused damage to the Contour Path boardwalk and resulted in rockfalls.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

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