A fire that broke out at Trappy Scope in Kalk Bay on Monday is “almost extinguished”, the City of Cape Town has confirmed.
One house was completely destroyed by firefighters' efforts to extinguish the fire.
Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson Germaine Karels said air support would continue to provide necessary additional support to ground teams.
Firefighting efforts were still continuing as of 8:00 p.m.
In the aftermath of Monday's fire.
South African National Parks said it received reports of the fire starting at 2:20 p.m. and spreading to St James and Boys Drive due to “extraordinarily hot winds”.
SANParks spokeswoman Lauren Clayton said fire brigade and air support remained at the scene by night to conduct clear-up operations.
“The region is still very unstable,” she said.
The City of Cape Town sent four helicopters and a reconnaissance plane to extinguish the fire.
Responding forces also blocked traffic on Boys Drive.
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SAN Parks said fire-fighting efforts were carried out by personnel from Table Mountain National Park, NCC Environmental Services Contractors, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, Fire Operations and Volunteer Bushfire Services.
According to Karelse, one vacant house was destroyed in the fire.
“No one has been evacuated from their homes as our personnel are strategically placed to cover residential areas,” he said.
“Motorists should use caution as smoke can reduce visibility.Boys Drive, Main, Clairvaux [roads are closed]. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes,” Carelse said.
Firefighters are battling a fire with a trappie scope in Kalk Bay.
Firefighters are battling a fire with a trappie scope in Kalk Bay.
