Boyes Drive, the scenic route above the False Bay coastline, is closed to traffic following a fire that is still burning along the left flank of Kalk Bay and St James.
The fire broke out earlier on Sunday morning, prompting a full-scale response from multiple firefighting agencies, including SANParks, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS), and the City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Service.
Crews were quickly dispatched to the area and managed to contain about 90% of the fire.
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This is the second fire in the area, following the devastating fires over the Freedom Day long weekend in April. Approximately 2,800 hectares of natural vegetation and foliage across trails in Tokai and Silvermine East, including routes around Kalk Bay, St James, Muizenberg, and the Steenberg Plateau, were affected and remain closed to hikers and visitors.
Following today's fire, Boyes Drive remains closed to the public until further notice to ensure public safety and allow uninterrupted access for emergency vehicles and personnel. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the area and to follow updates from official channels.
Further updates will be issued as the situation develops.