Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has mobilised both ground firefighting teams and aerial resources to combat a fire near Chapman’s Peak, just before the lookout point near the toll gate.
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The City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services are reportedly also on site to assist with the response.
Authorities have urged the public to remain patient and cooperative as efforts continue to control the fire and restore normal conditions.
Delays in the area are expected and are being enforced for safety reasons.
The Mother City has experienced warmer weather in recent days after unseasonal rain earlier last week.
Chapman’s Peak drive, one of the world’s most scenic routes, which winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast.
UPDATE
The fire along Chapman’s Peak Drive has been successfully contained.
Aerial resources have returned to base, and 80 firefighters remain on scene, conducting mopping-up operations.
Chapman’s Peak Road will remain closed until mopping-up operations are well underway and the road is deemed safe for fire crews and vehicles.
A huge thank you to the incredible firefighters, pilots, and the communications team at the dispatch centre for their outstanding efforts and hard work during this operation.
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