Image: Corbin AugustThe blaze started on the slopes of Devil's Peak
Western Cape authorities say they hope the fire that has spread through several areas of Cape Town, including the campus of the University of Cape Town, will be brought under control overnight. Students from the campus have been evacuated.
Firefighting teams have been on the ground battling the runaway blaze since this morning.
Western Cape Environmental Affairs Department spokesperson James-Brent Styan says, “So, it’s not contained yet and there are multiple fire lines, which need attention. It’s getting dark now. So, time is not on our side but the guys remain on the ground. Fresh teams will be coming in as well to assist those tired bodies that have been there from about 8h30 to 8h45 this morning when this fire was first reported. We have to wait and see how it goes this evening, but I’m hoping that things might be getting under control during the night.”