Rodger Bosch
Cape Town firefighters will keep a close eye on any possible flare-ups
over the next few days.
Eleven structures were damaged or destroyed.
Nine civilians were taken to hospital and six firefighters sustained
injuries.
A devastating veldfire on the slopes of Table Mountain has destroyed 650
hectares – and firefighters will be on standby throughout the night to prevent
any flare-ups.
SANParks fire chief, Philip Prins, said: More than 150
firefighters from Table Mountain National Park/contract wildfire crews (NCC
Wildfires), Working on Fire, Volunteer Wildfire Services and City of Cape Town
were deployed on the fire line, with assistance from five aerial support