Table Mountain, 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.
More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa’s Table Mountain in Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain. National parks authorities said Wednesday they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town.
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.
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.
Table Mountain fires spread even further: Here are the areas closed and under alert
A change in conditions and strong gusting winds overnight has led to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) fires spreading towards Tafelberg Road and Vredehoek. Firefighters are battling escalating wildfires after a blaze broke out in the Newlands Ravine on Sunday and flared up on Tuesday.
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.
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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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.
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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
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Exotic Sambar deer on Table Mountain: Do the research first, shoot later
SANParks is culling exotic Sambar deer in the Table Mountain National Park. But is the Sambars’ diet good or bad for Table Mountain’s ecology as they browse both indigenous and alien vegetation? And ...
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway CLOSED due to fire in the area
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is out of action on Wednesday after the fire department closed Tafelberg Road due to smoke in the area.
Table Mountain blaze leads to closure of Newlands and Kirstenbosch trails
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Table Mountain inferno ‘largely contained’ on day 3 after surging towards City Bowl
Firefighters were battling a relentless fire in Table Mountain National Park, which started making its way towards the Cape Town CBD on Tuesday night. No evacuations were ordered as aerial and ground ...