Cape Town calls for arson investigation

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.
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,” according to local media.
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.
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.
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 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.
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