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Fire and rescue services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said while the battle continues, they are confident a combined effort will yield success.
The wind subsided on Wednesday evening, giving firefighting crews a chance to make inroads against the Simon’s Town fire.
The fire on the slopes of Simon's Town continues to rage, three days later, with hundreds of firefighters — including four helicopters and a spotter plane — still battling it out and water-bombing the inferno.
The public has been urged to follow instructions from firefighters managing the
Fire-fighting operations are ongoing in Simon’s Town while several bazes erupted in Killarney Gardens, Makhaza and Site C in Khayelitsha.