Firefighters battle Camps Bay fire on Table Mountain

Firefighters battle Camps Bay fire on Table Mountain

Firefighters are battling the Camps Bay fire after flames broke out near the Pipe Track hiking route on Monday, 29 September. South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that about 50 firefighters are on the scene. The team includes members from SANParks, the City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Services, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS), and Working on Fire (WoF). A helicopter has been dispatched from George to help with waterbombing. SANPark…

Camps Bay Fire Contained Thanks to Firefighter Heroes Who Are Still on the Ground

Cheers to the champions who worked around the clock to contain the wildfire near Camps Bay.   Cape Town, South Africa (23 September 2025) – While most of us were sleeping, nearly 90 firefighters were on the mountainside fighting back flames in Camps Bay. The wildfire, which broke out near the Pipe Track on Monday afternoon, tore through about 25 hectares of vegetation before crews managed to get it under control. And if you’ve ever wondered why …

Camps Bay fire: Firefighting efforts to continue through the night

Update | 8:30pm SANParks has confirmed that firefighting efforts will continue through the night to stabilise and contain the wildfire, which broke out near the Pipe Track in the Camps Bay area on Monday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the organisation, the fire’s right flank remains active and is still threatening the urban edge on the Camps Bay side. ‘Currently, an estimated 90 firefighters from SANParks, NCC Wildfire Services…

Strong winds remain a concern as fire rages on near Camps Bay - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Authorities are concerned about strong wind conditions fanning the fire near Camps Bay, close to the Pipe Track of SANParks. About 50 firefighters are on the ground, working to stop the blaze from spreading toward residential areas. A helicopter has been deployed from George to assist with waterbombing. SANParks Spokesperson, Charles Phahlane, says no injuries have been reported. He says hiking trails near Camps Bay have been temporarily closed.…