The âhotshotâ teams that put out the Cape Town fires
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Cape Town - The devastating wildfire that tore across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week is largely under control now thanks to the collective efforts of brave firefighters, volunteers and disaster management personnel.
Limakatso Khalianyane, a spokesperson for Working On Fire in the Western Cape, said the âhotshotâ team that was dispatched to Newlands to fight the fire had played an integral role.
âFighting fires excites them; they love the challenges that come with it. Over and above this, they love saving lives and protecting the environment.
Firefighters share first-hand experience of battle with Cape Town fire
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Cape Town - The mountain fire which ravaged Cape Town has finally been contained and immense appreciation has been shown to the men and women who braved the inferno and worked tirelessly since Sunday.
City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse on Wednesday announced the containment of the fire.
“As we enter day four of the Rhodes Memorial incident, the fire has now been contained with only sporadic flare-ups in the Deer Park area, which pose no threat.
“The downscaling of resources started yesterday evening and only a few fire crews are currently monitoring the situation around the UCT, Philip Kgosana Drive and Deer Park areas,” he said.
The âhotshotâ teams that put out the Cape Town fires love their work
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Cape Town THE devastating wildfire that tore across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week is largely under control now thanks to the collective efforts of brave firefighters, volunteers and disaster management personnel.
Limakatso Khalianyane, a spokesperson for Working On Fire in the Western Cape, said the âhotshotâ team that was dispatched to Newlands to fight the fire had played an integral role.
âFighting fires excites them; they love the challenges that come with it. Over and above this, they love saving lives and protecting the environment.