Cape Town – The Table Mountain National Park Fire Management Team is battling a fire above Kloofnek Corner, Tafelberg Road.
Ground firefighting crews have been deployed to the scene, together with the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service and three Volunteer Wildfire Services crews assisting with fire suppression efforts.
As a precaution, evacuations are currently underway at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Lower Station.
South African National Parks (SANParks) rangers and traffic officials have been deployed to assist with the safe evacuation of visitors and to manage traffic in the area.
“Members of the public are urged to follow all instructions issued by officials on site,” said JP Louw, SANParks spokesperson.
“The Contour Path and surrounding trails between Kloofnek and the Lower Cableway Station are closed until further notice.
“Visitors are also requested to avoid Tafelberg Road while emergency operations are underway.”
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
JP Louw said SANParks will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates.
