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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
South Africa's iconic Table Mountain 'glowing' as wildfires are fanned by strong winds
A wildfire in Table Mountain National Park near Cape Town in South Africa is spreading rapidly through the area's dry vegetation and being fanned by "strong, gusting winds,"
Wildfire breaks out across Table Mountain National Park blanketing Cape Town in thick smoke
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LATEST: Fire in Table Mountain National Park contained, some hiking trails reopened
The fire at the Newlands Ravine which spread to the front face of the mountain in Table Mountain National Park has been ...
Heroic efforts in the Table Mountain wildfires | Firefighters and animal rescuers unite
Firefighters and animal rescue teams work tirelessly to combat the devastating wildfires at Table Mountain, highlighting the ...
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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 contained but metro suspects arson
The City of Cape Town’s JP Smith says the fires are ‘some cause for concern’ and has urged SANParks to investigate the cause ...
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Table Mountain fire largely contained but officials continue to monitor
Firefighters continue to monitor flare-ups on Table Mountain, while the fire has largely been contained in accessible areas.
Table Mountain blaze leads to closure of Newlands and Kirstenbosch trails
Firefighters are working tirelessly to control the Newlands Ravine fire, which has flared up again, posing risks to hikers ...
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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.