Gordons Bay fire rages on
Firefighters are fighting to extinguish two fires in the City of Cape Town, that started in Gordons Bay.
The fires have seen damages to property after leaving four houses gutted.
At least 400 firefighters worked overnight, trying to extinguish the blaze that was fanned by strong winds.
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Crews have been working overnight to bring a veld fire at Sir Lowry's pass near Gordon's Bay under control.
The city's fire and rescue spokesperson, Theo Layne, says firefighters managed to contain the fire in the Sunbird Park holiday resort area.
A fire has also spread at Red Hill in Simonstown.
However, officials say there's no damage to property at this stage.
The N2 at Sir Lowry's pass is open - while the R44 at Rooi Els is closed.
A Sad sight indeed our prayers are with those affected. RT @SAPoliceService "#sapsWC JOC established at Strand Fire Dept after a fire started at 12:00 in Gordon's Bay Area. #GordonsBayFire ME…pic.twitter.com/AuN4oQduVX" https://t.co/i8uDyJ0OLQ
— CitizenJusticeN (@CitizenJusticeN) November 8, 2017
And the fire in Mansfeild, Gordons Bay rages on and still no power or water.SE blowing strong pic.twitter.com/MfiKoooz31
— Ron Lawrance (@RonieLaw) November 8, 2017
Devastating #GordonsBayFire #eKapa pic.twitter.com/QhVgYjpu4c
— Mamakhe (@Mmabolicious) November 7, 2017