Update: SANParks – Table Mountain National Park has announced that the fire that broke out along Boyes Drive has been contained.
The pilots have returned to base, and NCC Environmental Services Newlands remains on scene for mop-up operations.
The Winelands Fire Protection Association assisted by deploying two additional helicopters to put out the fire.
A total of five helicopters were used to speedily contain the Boyes Drive fire.
The fire crew will remain on scene throughout the evening to prevent flare-ups and hot spots.
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As the dry season continues and the wind makes its way through the Cape, a mountain fire has broken out along Boyes Drive, in the direction of Lakeside.
Table Mountain National Park NCC Wildfires Newlands crews, as well as three huey helicopters (Working on Fire) have been deployed.
Updates to follow.
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