Table Mountain, Cape Town

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.
Table Mountain fire: Firefighters battle fierce flames as trails and cableway close temporarily
A massive fire continues to rage on Table Mountain, with firefighters battling challenging conditions in Newlands Ravine and Devil’s Peak. The fire already scorched 60 hectares of vegetation.
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,
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All available resources had been deployed to contain the fire, South African National Parks, which oversees the mountain and the surrounding reserve, said.
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.
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.
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.
Wildfire breaks out across Table Mountain National Park blanketing Cape Town in thick smoke
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Firefighters battling raging blaze on Table Mountain National Park
CAPE TOWN - Firefighters are battling a raging fire this morning, on the Newlands side of Table Mountain. The fire flared up on Tuesday in areas inaccessible to ground crews, forcing the deployment of additional aerial resources.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway CLOSED due to fire in the area
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Table Mountain blaze leads to closure of Newlands and Kirstenbosch trails
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Cape Town fights mountain fires as G-20 finance ministers, bankers gather for meeting on finance, climate change
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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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