Lauren Isaacs10 February 2025 | 6:32
Hiking trails to remain closed after fire in Red Hill area
The Table Mountain National Park said that approximately 116 hectares of land were burnt before containment.
A fire on Red Hill, near Simon's Town in Cape TOwn on 9 February 2025. Picture: SANParks - Table Mountain National Park/Facebook
CAPE TOWN - Hiking trails will remain closed on Monday, as mopping up operations continue, following a blaze in the Red Hill area.
The fire was first reported at 3PM in the Red Hill informal settlement on Sunday and spread rapidly due to strong southeasterly winds.
The Table Mountain National Park said that approximately 116 hectares of land were burnt before containment.