Firefighters from multiple agencies have managed to contain a large fire that broke out above Boyes Drive in Muizenberg on Sunday morning, 15 June 2025.
UPDATE: After the fire was contained, traffic authorities reopened Boyes Drive on Tuesday.
Pecks Valley fire: Here are the latest updates
Despite significant progress in slowing the fire’s spread, authorities confirmed that Boyes Drive remains closed to the public to ensure safety and allow emergency crews to continue their work uninterrupted.
The fire started around 08:30 in the Pecks Valley area and quickly spread along the mountain slopes above Boyes Drive, threatening nearby communities and natural landscapes.
The wind-driven blaze prompted a full-scale emergency response, with ground crews from SANParks, the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS), and NCC Wildfire Services working throughout the day.
“The fire above Boyes Drive has been largely contained, and we are standing down the majority of the resources,”said Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City’s fire services.
However, Carelse added that their efforts are now shifting to another active fire near Kalk Bay, where the left flank of the original fire continues to burn towards residential areas.
“Our crews are diligently monitoring for new flare-ups and ensuring all embers are extinguished,” said Carelse.
The windy conditions have made firefighting efforts more difficult, pushing flames into hard-to-reach areas like Peaks Valley, which remains under close observation.
Authorities have urged members of the public to stay away from all trails in the affected areas and to avoid Boyes Drive until it is officially reopened. These measures are intended to keep both visitors and rescue teams safe while the operation is ongoing.
“Once again, the collaboration with the various agencies — Table Mountain National Park, Volunteer Wildfire Services and NCC — yielded positive results,” Carelse said, commending the unified firefighting effort.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and crews are expected to remain on scene until the last remaining risks have been eliminated.
Updates will be provided by local authorities as the situation develops.