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Camps Bay Wildfire on Table Mountain Contained, Hotspot Patrols Underway

Crews shift to hotspot patrols under a regional heat alert.

Overview

  • Table Mountain National Park reports the blaze burned about 25 hectares after overnight efforts brought it under control.
  • Roughly 50 firefighters from SANParks, City Fire & Rescue, VWS and Working on Fire remain deployed to manage flare-ups.
  • A helicopter repositioned from George is supporting operations, complementing ground crews on steep terrain.
  • Enviro Wildfire Consultancy is flying thermal drones to detect underground hotspots and reduce the risk of reignition.
  • Trails including the Pipe Track and routes above the Twelve Apostles remain closed, while the cause is under investigation during a Western Cape heat warning.