Update:
NCC Wildfires confirmed via Twitter that the fire has been contained.
The fire is contained and crews are mopping up. Great response by @CWDM2, using all resources to get this one contained so quickly
— NCC Wildfires (@NCCWildfires) January 22, 2023
Crews from NCC Environmental Services have been sent to attend to a fire that is currently blazing next to Du Toitskloof Hotel.
NCC Wildfires posted to their Twitter account at 3.15pm on Sunday to confirm the dispatch of crews and choppers.
#NEWSTART ?Du Toits Kloof?@CWDM2 @NCCEnviron Charlie & Stem in die Bos A crews have been dispatched to a fire in Du Toits Kloof.@WesternCapeGov have despatched Leading Edge’s Black Hawk, spotter & Huey.
Winelands FPA with Leading Edge have dispatched their QRFHuey’s as well pic.twitter.com/Prje7DOQ85— NCC Wildfires (@NCCWildfires) January 22, 2023
Bystanders say the hotel appears to be fine, with the fire seemingly starting over the river from the hotel.
There has so far been no loss of life or damage to surrounding buildings. The fire is burning away from the hotel and towards the cliffs.
Fire at Du Toitskloof. Sunday, 3.15pm. Firefighters are at the scene. Choppers have been deployed. More to follow.?: Cape {town} Etc pic.twitter.com/SIQFM2iV8N
— Cape {town} Etc (@CapeTownEtc) January 22, 2023
The fire has no confirmed cause yet.
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