DEVELOPING | Fire breaks out on Signal Hill in Cape Town
· The South African
A fire broke out above the Noon Gun area on Signal Hill shortly after 12:00 on Friday, 27 February, according to reports.
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Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) management confirmed that ground firefighting crews have been dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze.
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Popular tourist site
The affected area overlooks parts of central Cape Town and is a popular tourist and recreational site.
Authorities have not yet indicated the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
Motorists and hikers in the vicinity are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate safely.
More information is expected as firefighting efforts continue.
UPDATE: The fire is reportedly contained and mopping up is in progress.