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A suspect has been detained and charged with arson in connection with the fire currently underway around the Platteklip Gorge at Table Mountain National Park. The suspect is expected to be in court tomorrow.

With regards to the fire, the fire is now largely contained by yesterday though there were flare-ups during the night. Approximately 9 hectares of land was burnt before containment. Importantly, there has been no injuries or damage to property reported other than a firefighter who was airlifted yesterday.

We are busy with crew rotation teams from SANParks, Provincial Disaster Management Centre and Working on Fire that will be on the fire line for at least another 24 hours. Aerial support is also on standby but have not been deployed today based on assessment of the limited severity of the fire.

The Aerial Cable Way is open but we request the public to respect the closure of Platteklip Hiking Trail as there is still a risk of flare ups with the prevailing wind from the North East.