JONKERSDAM FIRE – FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS INTENSIFY

Wildfire in the Jonkersdam area of TMNP, near the Glencairn Expressway and moving toward Capri photo supplied

By JP Louw
SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperon

Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), in collaboration with the City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Services, is actively engaged in firefighting efforts in response to a wildfire currently burning in the Jonkersdam area of TMNP, near the Glencairn Expressway and moving toward Capri.

The fire has now reached areas threatening residential properties in Capri, prompting an escalated response.

Fire crews are working along both the left and right flanks of the fire line to contain its spread.

Current firefighting resources include over 60 ground crew firefighters and vehicles from SANParks, the City of Cape Town, Newlands Working on Fire,
Provincial Disaster Management, and the Volunteer Wildfire Services, with a drone surveillance unit deployed to assist with real-time aerial monitoring and tactical coordination, and residential protection operations currently underway using City of Cape Town resources.

An Incident Command Centre has been established to coordinate all operations and ensure effective communication and strategic deployment of teams.

Residents in nearby areas are urged to remain alert and follow instructions from emergency services if issued.

Further updates will be shared as the situation develops.