Fires under control

Fire on Lions Head on Sunday January 27.
Fires on Lions Head and Signal Hill, which broke out yesterday, are currently under control.

The wind has dropped considerably making firefighting much easier.

There are two helicopters bombing the Glen side of Lion’s Head.

Mayoral committee member for safety and security, JP Smith, said: “There were no injuries of any firefighters. However, a person who appears to have been sleeping on the mountain sustained 45% burns.”

No property was damaged and no evacuations were undertaken.

Signal Hill Road remains closed.