Update:
Firefighters have extinguished the fire and all visitors have safely been evacuated from the summit of Table Mountain.
According to Wahida Parker, managing director of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC), the fire broke out in the parking area of the lower station building.
‘Our fire-suppression system immediately activated to bring the flames under control, while our emergency- response plan kicked into action. The City of Cape Town’s Fire Services arrived to assist. Our focus is to ensure the safety of all visitors and we thank them for their cooperation.’
A fire has broken out at the lower cable car station, leaving visitors stranded while efforts are being made to get them down safely, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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