Firefighters contain vegetation fire along the N7 in Cape Town

Firefighting crews from Goodwood and Durbanville have successfully contained a vegetation fire along the N7 in Cape Town.

According to the city’s fire and rescue service, the swift response from crews ensured the blaze was brought under control and fully doused by 2pm on Sunday.

Spokesperson Jermaine Carelse says a large area of vegetation was affected, producing heavy smoke that led to poor visibility on the road...

"As a result of the amount of smoke, visibility was poor, and before our arrival, two motor vehicles were involved in a collision. Fortunately no one was injured.” Carelse said.