One person has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the fire around the Platteklip Gorge at Table Mountain National Park.
The fire, which broke out on Sunday afternoon, has since been contained. According to the South African National Parks (SANParks), approximately 9 hectares of land was burnt before containment. Additionally, no injuries or damage to property were reported other than a firefighter who was airlifted on Sunday.
COURTESY: Facebook - SANParks - Table Mountain National Park‘’We are busy with crew rotation teams from SANParks,
Provincial Disaster Management Centre and Working on Fire that will be on the
fire line for at least another 24 hours. Aerial support is also on standby but
have not been deployed today based on assessment of the limited severity of the
fire,’’ said JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson.
‘’The Aerial Cable Way is open but we request the public to
respect the closure of Platteklip Hiking Trail as there is still a risk of
flare ups with the prevailing wind from the North East,’’ he added.
The suspect is expected to be in court on Tuesday.
Done By: Mitchum George
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