Multiple fires have broken out at Silvermine and Ou Kaapse Weg as firefighters battle to contain the flames.
A chopper was seen flying overhead transporting water as firefighters do what they can to stop the flames from spreading.
The blaze comes after the City of Cape Town cautioned residents to remain vigilant and to avoid braaing as the Western Cape braces for one of the hottest weekends in 2022 with temperatures soaring to 40-degrees in some areas.
The cause of the fires is still unknown.
Silvermine has been closed to the public due to capacity, while Ou Kaapse Weg has been closed due to the blaze. A tweet by Moutain Safety has also urged hikers to be cautious as the wildfires continue.
⚠️Silvermine Section Closed⚠️
Dear Visitors,
Kindly be advised that the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park has reached its carrying capacity and not accepting more entries at this stage.
All parking areas are full as well.#SANParks #TableMountainNationalPark pic.twitter.com/JfPBZkLBVZ
— SANParks TMNP (@TableMountainNP) January 22, 2022
A special thank you needs to go out to the incredible firefighters that risk their lives to ensure that the City is safe from wildfires. Despite the blistering heat, these amazing humans have been doing all they can to contain the blaze while being faced with unprecedented heat.
Heres a closer look at the multiple Silvermine fires that are wreaking havoc:
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