Cape Town’s largest wildfire this year has swept across thousands of hectares in the south peninsula since Tuesday. On Friday, firefighters continued to work the fireline, with no new evacuations since early that morning, only lingering concerns over sudden wind change. Cape Town’s largest wild.
Nearly 450 hectares of veld have burnt so far in the Simon’s Town wildfire, which began on Tuesday. After an all-night operation, firefighters have been hailed for their efforts in keeping the flames from reaching residential properties.
As a so-called 'foreigner' who has made Simon’s Town in the deep south of Cape Town my home, I have been struck by the wealth of wildlife I encounter in the Atlantic Ocean and around my home. Living on the urban edge is a privilege we need to protect.