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South African National Parks (SANParks) has been working closely with municipal authorities and fire management partners to respond to multiple fire outbreaks in the Cape Region, particularly in areas covering Agulhas and Table Mountain National Parks.

The fire in Agulhas National Park was brought under control. SANParks deployed a helicopter along with ground firefighting teams to assist the Overstrand Municipality. Importantly, there was no damage to houses or stores.

The municipality confirmed that the fire at Pearly Beach is now contained whilst the fire in Stanford is still ongoing.

In Table Mountain National Park, a fire was ignited on Signal Hill on Thursday, 8 January 2026, and progressed towards Lion’s Head. The fire has now been successfully contained through a coordinated response involving ground firefighting crews and aerial support. As a precautionary measure, the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill trails were temporarily closed. Following an assessment by fire management teams, the trails have since been reopened to the public.

SANParks commends the ongoing cooperation between municipal fire services, aerial firefighting units, disaster management teams, and ground crews who are working tirelessly under extremely challenging conditions. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all firefighters and support personnel for their courage, commitment, and unwavering dedication.

We urge the public to support our first responders by behaving responsibly when using fire and reporting any wildland fires immediately.

We also extend our gratitude to several businesses in Bredasdorp for providing food and supplies to the firefighters.