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.

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

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.

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?

A fierce blaze hit Table Mountain National Park, affecting Newlands and Kirstenbosch. Helicopters and firefighters rushed to control the fire.

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,

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.

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.