Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services say clean-up operations will last until Wednesday, after the fire on the slopes of Table Mountain over the weekend. The fire was brought under control early yesterday morning. Fire-fighting operations have been been scaled-down considerably, with a spokesperson saying relief crews are monitoring the scene for hot spots and flare-ups.

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