Firefighters in Cape Town are currently fighting a significant wildfire that originated in Table Mountain National Park, escalating towards the city due to strong winds. The fire has consumed over 148 acres and prompted trail closures within the park. Local officials, including Edward Bosch, have confirmed that while the blaze has been described as extensive, there was no immediate threat to downtown Cape Town as of Wednesday morning. Efforts to control the fire include water-bombing helicopters and over 80 firefighters on-site. Monitoring continues to assess any potential evacuations or property threats.
"The wildfire has burned for several days in the Newlands area, high in the mountainous slopes of the park, but strong gusting winds pushed it toward Cape Town's central business district overnight."
"Edward Bosch, a spokesman for the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service, described the blaze as extensive and indicated no threat to downtown Cape Town at that moment."
"He noted that the situation could change depending on the wind and other factors throughout the day, highlighting the unpredictability of the fire’s spread."
"As of Monday, the fire had burned through at least 148 acres of land, with concerns raised about the presence of hikers in closed areas of the park."
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