Property Worth R6m Destroyed In Capetown Fire

Capetown fire has destroyed about 6,900 hectares of land worth R6m.

According to the South African National Parks (SANParks), a total of 6900 hectares of land was damaged in the recent seven-day fire in Cape Town.
There is said to be complete destruction of the foot paths which will not be covered by insurance.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way. The preliminary report conducted by Rob Erasmas of Enviro Wildfire Services, has been submitted to SANParks and will be reviewed. The final report is said to be submitted in two weeks and findings will be made public.

SANParks Manager, Paddy Gordon announced at the SANParks media briefing in Newlands that total damage cost  on the affected area is R6 milliion.