By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
SANParks has deployed more than 50 ground firefighters and aerial resources to combat an active fire in the Newlands area of Table Mountain National Park above Kirstenbosch in Cape Town.
Fullview learnt that the blaze was reported at 3:40am Sunday morning.
“At this stage, ground crews are unable to access water sources for vehicles and hoses. Aerial support has been activated to control the flames,” said SANParks.
“As a precautionary measure, trails in Newlands and Kirstenbosch area have been closed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and further updates will be provided.”
SANParks has urged the public to avoid the affected areas for safety reasons.
This is not the first fire reported at the park this month.
On 9 February, SANParks advised residents of Redhill, in the southern section of the park, to evacuate after a blaze was reported.
Two days later, another blaze flared up in Hout Bay, forcing the city to divert NCC Wildfires and City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services ground crews from Red Hill to assist with containment efforts in Hout Bay.