Overview
- Four separate fires ignited on Monday along the Devil’s Peak route above Philip Kgosana Drive, with the first call just after 13:00.
- SANParks deployed helicopters for waterbombing while ground crews from Roeland Street, Salt River, Constantia and Brooklyn stations supported TMNP teams.
- All flare-ups were contained the same day and the roadway was reopened by 17:00, with authorities reporting no injuries or property damage.
- City mayco member JP Smith confirmed the incident as arson and warned that recent heat left vegetation extremely dry, heightening risk.
- A reward of up to R20,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest, and SANParks fire forensic investigators collected evidence at the scene.