Cape Town - The City of Cape Town’s fire services spokesperson said 800 000 styrofoam containers were on board a burning fishing vessel at Cape Town Harbour on Wednesday.
Spokesperson Liezl Moodie said five crew members had been evacuated from the fishing vessel.
Black plumes of smoke billowed from the vessel, the “Verona Port Villa”, which is docked at the container section.
Six firefighting vehicles were in attendance.
African News Agency