SANParks praises brave Table Mountain firefighters, rangers and looking at prescribed burns

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After widespread criticism, SANParks said it would facilitate a platform for a series of discussions on the complex topic of managing fires in the park through prescribed burns.

“The devastating fires across the TMNP have brought home the value of partnerships and working together as a community to manage this National park we all love,’’ said SANParks chief executive Fundisile Mketeni.

“The immediacy of the reactions of fire-fighting teams from all areas of the Western Cape, their skill, courage and commitment ensured that the fire was mostly contained by Monday afternoon.

 

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