Quick response doused mountain fire in Simonâs Town
By Shakirah Thebus
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Cape Town - A quick response made light work of a mountain fire in Simonâs Town, that threatened to spread out of control.
The Cityâs Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said its services were alerted to a fire on the mountain slopes, above Signal School, at about 5.55am.
Ten fire engines and about 50 firefighters were on scene, assisted by Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), and a Navy crew.
âTwo Oryx helicopters were requested from Ysterplaat Air Force Base to assist with water bombing,â said Carelse.