Table Mountain, Cape Town and South Africa

More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- 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.
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,"
South Africa: Fire Breaks Out On Table Mountain, Prompting Road Closures
A fire broke out on Table Mountain in Cape Town on Tuesday, February 25. The flames spread quickly due to strong winds, prompting precautionary road closures. There are no reports of injuries at the time of writing.
City of Cape Town orders arson probe following Table Mountain wildfires
The City of Cape Town has initiated an arson investigation after wildfires devastated Table Mountain, prompting emergency teams to respond and assess the damage
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.
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,
Wildfires rage on Table Mountain: Cape Town calls for arson investigation
As wildfires rage across Table Mountain, Cape Town officials suspect arson and mobilise extensive firefighting resources to contain the blaze.
Wildfire breaks out across Table Mountain National Park blanketing Cape Town in thick smoke
A wildfire has broken out across Table Mountain National Park, blanketing South Africa's Cape Town in thick smoke. Firefighters continue to battle the fire, which continued to spread on Tuesday evening (25 February).
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.
Intense Wildfires Hit Table Mountain as Blaze Spreads Across South Africa
Checkout this terrifying footage of the wildfires that have broken out on Table Mountain in South Africa. Amy Snell from Kraaifontein, South Africa, captured the blazing fire spreading across the South African National Park,
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