WATCH | Fire rages in Simon's Town

CAPE TOWN - The fire in Simon's Town in the Western Cape is still burning, but emergency services have the situation under control.

About 80 firefighters battled the blaze on Tuesday.

Five firefighters sustained injuries during the operation and two were hospitalised.

Red Hill Road, the primary entrance to the town, has been closed, with only residents being allowed in.

The fire reportedly started on private land but is now burning on both private and public property.

Disaster officials are monitoring the situation.

At the same time, residents are hopeful the blaze in Simon’s Town will be fully contained, before it causes damage to their homes.