Camps Bay fire: Kloof Nek closed due to raging blaze

Kloof Nek Road in Camps Bay has been closed indefinitely due to a fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters are in a race against time after the blaze said to have started at The Glen, with smoke visible from the City Bowl.

The Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) advised motorists to steer clear of Kloof Nek Road to allow emergency services to operate in the area.

“Please avoid Kloofnek road out of the city in the direction of Camps Bay. Please allow for emergency services vehicles to pass.”

Current look at the #CampsBayFire #TableMountainFire

45 @environmentza Working on Fire firefighters, a spotter plane and four huey helicopters remain on scene assisting SANParks – Table Mountain National Park#SavingLives #ProtectingTheEnvironment #WOF_WC #Fire #Wildfire pic.twitter.com/gWmeXzLsQi— Working on Fire (@wo_fire) February 7, 2019

Mountain fire, Kloofnek. Kloofnek Rd closed at Kloofnek circle, no traffic allowed towards Camps Bay. All traffic turning around at Kloofnek circle, back to the City.— City of CT Alerts (@CityofCTAlerts) February 7, 2019