A wildfire is raging in the Clovelly mountainside above Kalk Bay, prompting emergency services to respond and causing significant traffic disruptions.
is currently spreading across the Clovelly mountainside above Kalk Bay , causing significant disruption in the area.
Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the service, stated, “Several crews were dispatched to the scene, and the fire area has been divided into three divisions to assist with property protection.”Carelse explained, “We are taking into account several factors, including accessibility – the fire is high up on the slopes – and the speed at which the fire is spreading.” has urged the public to avoid stopping along nearby roads to ensure emergency vehicles can operate without obstruction.
Traffic has been heavily affected, with Cape Town News and Traffic reporting that the main road between Clovelly and Clairvaux Road has been closed, blocking access between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay via Main Road.
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