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SANParks will on Thursday morning conduct an aerial survey of the fire damage to Silvermine and confirm the extent of the damage to trails.

Residents should not be alarmed when they see a low flying helicopter, with visible SANParks branding.

Although the fire is now contained and mopping up in progress, the Upper Tokai, Silvermine, Constantia Nek, above Boyes Drive, and Clovelly areas of Table Mountain National Park remain potentially hazardous for hikers, mountain bikers and dog walkers due to smouldering stumps and logs as well as unstable soil and slopes.

We strongly urge hikers, mountain bikers, and all members of the public to avoid these zones until further notice while the trail closures are in place.

It is also important that wild animals that have found refuge in unburnt parts of Silvermine are not threatened by dogs and people while the area recovers.

The public should note that some smoke may be visible on the mountain but firefighters are still in place and monitoring the situation to respond to any flare ups.

Chapmans Peak and the East Fort trails will open tomorrow.