Man arrested after discovery of arms cache at Centurion home to appear in court
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Firefighters in Simonsberg remain on high alert
The fire in broke out on Tuesday and has destroyed nearly 3, 000 hectares of vegetation.
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All hands deck as WC govt, disaster management & emergency services battle fires
Fires continue to rage on in the South Peninsula, threatening property & wildlife across the Cape.
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WC firefighters battle to contain fires
Firefighters have stopped a veld fire in Simonsberg and responded to another in the Peninsula.
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WC launches firefighting programme as province battles several fires
MEC Bredell says an education campaign is needed to help people realise and understand the dangers of fires.
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Runaway fire devastates the Cape's Elgin Valley
A fire is raging out of control across the Elgin Valley near Cape Town. With heavy winds changing constantly, it's become difficult for firefighters to control the blaze.
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Cape fire crews battle blaze at Salt River Cemetery
Firefighters are battling strong wind conditions to bring the blaze under control.
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Cape firefighters respond to almost 500 incidents in January alone
A bush fire in the South Peninsula razed 21 homes at an informal settlement in the Ocean View area this week.
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Rescuers monitor site a day after WC fire
Fire and rescue crews remain in the area where a fire razed down several shacks in Ocean View.
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Heartbreak as Rasta Camp loses pets, homes to fire
Residents of Ocean View's Rasta Camp were left distraught after a wildfire swept down the mountain and destroyed several homes on 11 January 2016.
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CT authorities to determine how many homes destroyed fire
The fire started in Scarborough and grew considerably, spreading to two other areas.
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Windy conditions hamper efforts to contain Cape fires
It took authorities the whole of Monday to bring a raging bush fire in Kommetjie under control.
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Homes scorched in Ocean View mountain blaze
Ocean View residents scrambled to save their homes and possessions as fires in the deep south continued to rage.
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Strong winds fanning fire on Devil's Peak
Extra fire crews called in to assist extinguish a blaze on Devil’s Peak.
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Two major Cape fires contained
Firefighters were dispatched to a blaze on the R27 on the West Coast as well as a fire at Contermanskloof.
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Fire and rescue teams rush to quell WC blaze
The fire, which started this afternoon in Waterval, is being precipitated by windy conditions.
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Warning of high fire conditions in parts of NW, WC
The Weather Service has issued a warning of high fire conditions, with temperatures reaching highs of 40 °C.
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Bleak end to Christmas as 4 separate CT fires claim 8 lives
Fire and Rescue responded to four different fires in Elsie's River, Delft, Mfuleni & Overcome Heights.
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CT shacks may get new fire detection system
A local entrepreneur says he hopes to convince the City of CT to roll out a new fire detection system.
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3 killed in separate fires across Cape Town
At least 65 firefighters responded to the fire yesterday which was threatening to spread to homes.
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Fire crews to remain on high alert across Western Cape
Fire & Rescue Services says hot, dry & windy conditions will bring more vegetation fires.
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Fire above 12 Apostles Hotel under control
Firefighters are monitoring the mountain fire for any flare ups and hotpsots.
