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Cape Town firefighters bring blaze above Philip Kgosana Drive under control

Firefighters using choppers have brought a veld blaze above Philip Kgosana Drive under control, according to City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services.

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How Capetonians united to arrest alleged Table Mountain arsonist, but two suspects escaped

How Capetonians united to arrest alleged Table Mountain arsonist, but two suspects escaped
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WATCH: Evacuations under way in Vredehoek as strong winds fan Table Mountain fire

WATCH: Evacuations under way in Vredehoek as strong winds fan Table Mountain fire By IOL Reporter Share Cape Town - Vredehoek residents in the City Bowl began evacuating their homes early this morning as strong winds picked up at about 2am and keep fanning a fire that started at about 8.45am yesterday and has razed iconic Cape Town landmarks. City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell confirmed that evacuations were under way, with Fire and Rescue vehicles on the scene as the wind speed is predicted to increase throughout the morning. In Vredehoek, Chelmsford Road and Pepper Tree Road have been closed as well as Tafelberg Road, said the City’s Traffic Services spokesperson, Maxine Bezuidenhout.

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By 18h00 last night 50% of fire had been contained - Rey Thakhuli, SANParks

Suspect arrested in connection with fires raging on Table Mountain

Suspect arrested in connection with fires raging on Table Mountain By IOL Reporter Share Cape Town â A suspect in his thirties has been arrested in connection with the fires raging on Table Mountain, mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith confirmed on Monday morning. ââThere is a lot of speculation currently about additional fires that were started, and whether the original fire was an act of arson. This will form part of investigations, but the City can confirm that one suspect in his thirties was taken into custody last night in the vicinity of Devilâs Peak,ââ Smith said in a statement on Monday morning.

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