China News Service, Cape Town, October 31 (Reporter Wang Xi) Due to windy weather, a forest fire broke out on the afternoon of the 31st in Table Mountain, a famous scenic spot in South Africa.

  According to information released by the Cape Town Fire Department.

On that day, due to excessive wind, a mountain fire broke out at the foot of Table Mountain at about 18:00. Due to the excessive wind, the fire quickly spread to the halfway of Table Mountain.

The reporter saw at the scene that the dense smoke caused by the fire quickly covered the sky around Table Mountain, resulting in a significant decrease in visibility in the surrounding areas, and people in neighboring areas could also smell a strong smell of soot.

  In order to control the fire in time, the Cape Town Fire Department immediately dispatched 17 fire-fighting equipment and 70 fire-fighting personnel. In addition, fire-fighting volunteers from the Cape Town area also rushed to the scene to provide reinforcements.

  Cape Town Fire and Rescue Bureau spokesperson Jermaine Carlos said that despite the huge fire, the wildfire could not be extinguished quickly, but fortunately the wildfire has not caused casualties and property losses at this stage.

  In addition, due to excessive wind, helicopter fire extinguishing equipment is expected to be deployed in one day, and the fire is expected to be effectively controlled.

  Table Mountain is located in the South African city of Cape Town, with an altitude of 1,086 meters. It means "the city of the cape" and is the most representative tourist attraction in South Africa.

Previously due to the improvement of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the South African government resumed international travel on October 1st, intending to boost the hit tourist market.

However, the sudden Table Mountain fire has cast a shadow over the prospects of South Africa's intended tourism industry.

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