Wildfires and too dry weather.

On January 27, a wildfire broke out on the lower slopes of Lion's Head, a famous tourist attraction in Cape Town. Driven by southeasterly winds, the fire was once difficult to control and soon spread to Signal Hill and Cape Point.

However, as the location of the incident is a famous tourist attraction, the Cape Town authorities quickly deployed rescue forces to the incident site.

Fortunately, the fire caused no casualties, but a large number of residents in areas close to the fire made the decision to temporarily evacuate.

Emma Smith, who lives near the incident, told reporters that although they were not told to evacuate by the disaster relief department, they still believed it would be safer to evacuate.

Cape Town Fire and Rescue spokesman Theo?

Theo Layne said that since the incident occurred in a tourist hotspot, the Cape Town authorities immediately deployed firefighting and rescue forces to the Signal Hill fire scene after the fire broke out, with a total of more than 70 firefighters and 20 firefighters.

More than one fire truck was involved.

"The rescue forces are always monitoring and trying to reach the location closest to the center of the fire." He added that two helicopters conducted high-intensity operations in the fire areas that were inaccessible to rescuers. Coupled with the weakening of the local wind, the fire was quickly and effectively controlled.

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Although the brutal fire no longer poses a threat to people's lives and property, the Cape Town authorities still dare not be careless.

"We also have multiple fire trucks deployed at the scene." Richard?, spokesman for the Cape Town Traffic Services Department?

Coleman (Richard Coleman) announced that as of now, the authorities are still closing the Signal Hill stairs to ensure the safety of local people and foreign tourists. "Fortunately, the fire has not affected traffic in the area."