Rodger Bosch Cape Town firefighters will keep a close eye on any possible flare-ups over the next few days. Eleven structures were damaged or destroyed. Nine civilians were taken to hospital and six firefighters sustained injuries. A devastating veldfire on the slopes of Table Mountain has destroyed 650 hectares – and firefighters will be on standby throughout the night to prevent any flare-ups. SANParks fire chief, Philip Prins, said: "More than 150 firefighters from Table Mountain National Park/contract wildfire crews (NCC Wildfires), Working on Fire, Volunteer Wildfire Services and City of Cape Town were deployed on the fire line, with assistance from five aerial support