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Rondebosch Common veld fire extinguished The blaze broke out earlier on Thursday. A veld fire at Rondebosch Common, in Cape Twon, has been extinguished on 21 January 2021. Picture: Supplied.
The blaze broke out earlier on Thursday.
Fire crews from seven different fire stations were dispatched to the scene.
The City of Cape Town said all resources had now returned to their respective stations.
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Jermaine Carelse
Firefighters from seven different fire stations and two sets of seasonal firefighters have been called to assist in containing a vegetation fire in Rondebosch, Cape Town.
According to the City s Fire and Rescue Services, the Salt River fire crew were alerted to the vegetation fire just off Park Road, an area known as the Rondebsoch Common at about 12:22 on Thursday. Upon arrival, the officer in charge assessed the extent of the fire and requested additional resources, said the City s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse.
Rondebosch Common fire still not contained.
SuppliedJermaine Carelse
Thick billowing smoke was seen sweeping across the roads next to the common, limiting visibility for motorists.