Kalk Bay: #FIRE

Wildfire Threatens Kalk Bay: Emergency Crews Respond

Emergency crews are battling a wildfire near Kalk Bay in Western Cape. Evacuation orders may expand as the fire continues. Here's the latest update on the situation.

Emergency crews are responding to a wildfire near Kalk Bay, Western Cape, with the possibility of expanding evacuation orders due to evolving conditions. Cape Town firefighters are closely monitoring the area for flare-ups after a massive fire impacted Kalk Bay. A house in Lock Road, Kalk Bay, burnt down while firefighters worked to contain the blaze, resulting in road closures and property damage. Table Mountain National Park deployed helicopters and firefighting teams to combat the fire above Kalk Bay, causing two injuries and property destruction. The fire, located at Trappies Kop, poses a threat to nearby areas, including Saint James.