Firefighters battle 2 blazes between Hout Bay and Camps Bay

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28 January 2026 | 16:21

At around lunchtime on Wednesday, a vegetation fire was first reported at the corner of Park Avenue and Valley Road. 

Firefighters battle 2 blazes between Hout Bay and Camps Bay

City of Cape Town fire engine. X/CityofCT

Firefighting continues between Hout Bay and Camps Bay, where there’s currently two fires burning.

At around lunchtime on Wednesday, a vegetation fire was first reported at the corner of Park Avenue and Valley Road. 

Later, calls were received of slopes alight above Llandudno. 

Fire and Rescue's Jermaine Carelse said they've received reports of property damage and wind conditions are hampering firefighting efforts.

"Three helicopters are water bombing the head of the fire above Llandudno and crews are actively fighting this blaze. An Incident Command Post has been set up at the Hout Bay Fire Station from where operations are being coordinated by the Incident Management Team." 

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