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SANParks – Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) can confirm that the wildfire in the Camps Bay area has been successfully contained. Fire crews made significant progress overnight and throughout the early hours of this morning.

Approximately 25 hectares of vegetation have been affected by the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Fresh firefighting teams, comprising approximately 50 firefighters across five crews, will be deployed this morning to ensure hotspots are put out and flare ups attended to. Enviro Wildfire Consultancy (Pty) Ltd is assisting operations through the use of thermal drone flights to detect any remaining underground hotspots. Aerial support be activated this morning.

As a precaution, the following trails and access points will remain closed until further notice:

• Footpaths and Jeep Tracks to Camps Bay
• Pipe Track
• Theresa Avenue and Geneva Avenue
• All footpaths accessing Camps Bay from Back Table and Apostle Battery
• Trails above the Twelve Apostles

The South African Weather Service has issued a weather warning for uncomfortable heat conditions across the Western Cape. TMNP urges all park users, especially hikers, to take extra precautions during this period:

• Carry sufficient water
• Wear light, breathable clothing
• Use sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Avoid hiking during peak heat hours (11am – 3pm)
• Let someone know your route and estimated return time
• Stick to designated trails
• Stay alert to any signs of smoke or fire

Considering the weather conditions today, with a high fire danger index, ground crews will remain on the line.

SANParks extends its sincere gratitude to Pick n Pay Waterfront and Simply Asia for their generous donations of food, water, and energy drinks to support the firefighting crews.

Members of the public who wish to contribute are welcome to drop off donations at the Newlands Fire Base.

We thank all partners, ground crews, and the public for their continued support and cooperation.