WATCH: Cape Town firefighters battle blaze moving towards Lion's Head City of Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said at about 12:50, firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the mountain slopes.
Cape Town - A massive fire broke out below Tafelberg Road, on the slopes of Table Mountain, with vegetation alight and City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services on the scene.Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said at about 12:50, the firefighters responded to reports of mountain slopes being alight below Tafelberg Road.
"We currently have 19 fire fighting appliances on the scene, with seasonal firefighters also in attendance," Carelse said."The fire has jumped and is burning on the Signal Hill side." Fire on the slopes of Table Mountain and Lions Head. Firefighters continue to bring dose the flames but strong winds hampering their efforts. Picture: Courtney Africa/African News Agency(ANA
The concern at this stage is the left and right flank. The Kloofnek Vistor Safety standby area including the kennels were under threat but safe at this stage. SANParks and public vehicles have been damaged alongside kloofnek road.
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