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More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters battled two blazes on the slopes of South Africa's Table Mountain on Wednesday, and national parks authorities said they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town.
Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town
Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town’s central business district.
Why Cape Town and Table Mountain experience such frequent fires
Fires have raged in Cape Town and Table Mountain, in particular, for what feels like the longest time. But why does it happen so often?
City calls for probe into raging fires on Table Mountain
As the firefighters battled the inferno, community members from across Cape Town delivered supplies, including granola bars, water, energy drinks, and even ice lollies.
Valiant Firefighting Efforts Subdue Table Mountain Blazes
Over 100 firefighters, supported by air units, fought to control blazes on Table Mountain threatening Cape Town. Fires started days prior and are typical in Cape Town's hot, windy season. The situation is now under control,
Iconic South African hiking trails closed after fierce Table Mountain wildfire
Multiple iconic hiking trails on South Africa’s Table Mountain have been closed after a ferocious wildfire. The blaze began in the early hours of Sunday morning and soon spread below the Maclear's Beacon section.
Arson could have caused raging Table Mountain wildfires, says City
Arson is suspected in the wildfires that have led to closures in Table Mountain National Park, as firefighters battled strong winds and challenging conditions to contain the blaze.
South Africa: Cape Town's Table Mountain Blaze - 50 Hectares Burnt As Firefighters Battle Wildfire Chaos
A fierce blaze hit Table Mountain National Park, affecting Newlands and Kirstenbosch. Helicopters and firefighters rushed to control the fire.
Cape Town firefighters battle two blazes in Table Mountain National Park amid strong winds
Cape Town firefighters were contending with two fires on Tuesday afternoon in Table Mountain National Park amid strong winds.
South Africa: Fire Breaks Out On Table Mountain, Prompting Road Closures 3
A fire broke out in Newlands Ravine on Sunday, February 23. The flames spread quickly to other parts of Table Mountain and moved to Cape Town’s central business district due to strong winds. The flame prompted road closures in the nearby area.
More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on mountain overlooking Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters battled two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain. National parks authorities said they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town on Wednesday.
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“Los Angeles Is That You?”: Huns Watch Cape Town’s Famous Mountain on Fire, SA Reacts
South Africans shared their reactions to Cape Town's Table Mountain on fire on Tuesday evening. Internet users compared the incident to Los Angeles recent fires.
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Table Mountain blaze leads to closure of Newlands and Kirstenbosch trails
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“Well Done Team”: Firefighters Fight Fire at Table Mountain, Mzansi Salutes Courageous Crew
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Table Mountain fire takes a bad turn with concerns it could get worse
A fire that broke out on the Newlands Ravine at Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town on Sunday morning has flared up again. This was confirmed by SA National Parks (SANParks) on Tuesday. It said ...
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Hikers defy warnings and enter fire-ravaged areas of Table Mountain
Shockingly, a significant concern remains the continued presence of hikers in areas that have been closed off due to fire damage.
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You really can’t overstate the case for visiting Cape Town. First, there’s the in-your-face beauty of a craggy mountain range that drops precipitously into a glittering sea, its flanks carpeted in ...