Cape Town - Residents were evacuated from their homes on Wednesday morning as firefighters continue to battle the blaze on Table Mountain in Cape Town, Disaster Management services said.
Spokesperson Greg Pillay said people from University Estate, Walmer Estate, Urban Edge of De Waal Drive, The Towers and Vredehoek were requested to leave their homes for safety.
"Approximately 60 evacuees are currently being accommodated at the Good Hope Centre where medical crews are on standby."
"At this stage no property has been damaged and the fire crews are battling to bring the fire under control as a result of strong wind conditions," he said.
Pillay added that the fire first started in the vicinity of Rhodes Memorial.
"Strong winds resulted in the fire spreading rapidly around the mountain to Vredehoek."
"Fire & Rescue Services deployed 29 fire engines, 90 firefighters who are being assisted by 45 fire-fighters from the South African National Parks and volunteers of Disaster Management," he said.
According to Disaster Management two helicopters are also on standby to assist with aerial support at first light.
Traffic affected
De Waal Drive (incoming and outgoing), Tafelberg Road towards the Lower Cable Car Station and Signal Hill Road have been closed.
Pillay urged motorists to leave earlier than normal and to anticipate delays with incoming traffic to Cape Town CBD as a result of the fire.
"An appeal is being made to the general public not to make their way to the fire incident, or viewing spots in the area, to prevent hindering fire-fighting efforts."
"The Table Mountain Cable Car has also been grounded until further notice," he said. - NEWS24
Spokesperson Greg Pillay said people from University Estate, Walmer Estate, Urban Edge of De Waal Drive, The Towers and Vredehoek were requested to leave their homes for safety.
"Approximately 60 evacuees are currently being accommodated at the Good Hope Centre where medical crews are on standby."
"At this stage no property has been damaged and the fire crews are battling to bring the fire under control as a result of strong wind conditions," he said.
Pillay added that the fire first started in the vicinity of Rhodes Memorial.
"Strong winds resulted in the fire spreading rapidly around the mountain to Vredehoek."
"Fire & Rescue Services deployed 29 fire engines, 90 firefighters who are being assisted by 45 fire-fighters from the South African National Parks and volunteers of Disaster Management," he said.
According to Disaster Management two helicopters are also on standby to assist with aerial support at first light.
Traffic affected
De Waal Drive (incoming and outgoing), Tafelberg Road towards the Lower Cable Car Station and Signal Hill Road have been closed.
Pillay urged motorists to leave earlier than normal and to anticipate delays with incoming traffic to Cape Town CBD as a result of the fire.
"An appeal is being made to the general public not to make their way to the fire incident, or viewing spots in the area, to prevent hindering fire-fighting efforts."
"The Table Mountain Cable Car has also been grounded until further notice," he said. - NEWS24
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