Cape Town's fire crews are still battling a blaze in Helderberg near Somerset West
Cape Town's fire crews are still battling a blaze in Helderberg near Somerset West. Earlier today, fire and rescue services confirmed several homes were gutted and two firefighters were hospitalised. The fire started on the slopes of Lourensford on Wednesday and spread as winds picked up later in the week. The strong winds are still hampering firefighting efforts. Newzroom Afrika's Natalie Malgas reports. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DSTV channel 405 for more.

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