Public urged to stay away from Silvermine as SANParks assess fire damage
Chapman’s Peak and East Fort have been cleared and reopened.
SANParks aerial survey of fire damage to Silvermine. Image: Facebook
Graeme Raubenheimer (standing in for CapeTalk’s John Maytham) speaks with Charles Phahlane, Senior Manager of Communications of SANParks Cape Town.
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The public is urged to stay clear of Silvermine as the South African National Parks (SANParks) conduct an aerial survey via helicopter of the damage from the fire.
While the blaze is contained, areas including Upper Tokai, Constantia Nek, Clovelly, and Boyes Drive remain hazardous due to smouldering debris and unstable terrain.
Chapman’s Peak and East Fort have been cleared and reopened.
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“Quite a lot of the boardwalks were burned down, the signage for trails has burned down as well, so there is quite a bit of work that we need to do.”
– Charles Phahlane, Senior Manager of Communications – SANParks Cape Town
“We do know that people love hiking, cycling and just going out in nature… It’s just a pity that at the moment we have to close those trails because they are no safe.”
– Charles Phahlane, Senior Manager of Communications – SANParks Cape Town
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