SPCA finds burnt bodies of piglets trapped in cages during Cape Town fire [pics]
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA found the burnt remains of two piglets locked in cages on the slopes of Table Mountain on Wednesday.
The Cape of Goodhope SPCA has been combing through areas affected by the Cape Town Fire since Tuesday, 20 April, in the hope of finding animals that could be saved. Unfortunately, inspectors found the charred remains of wildlife that couldn’t escape the blaze.
The worst, however, was yet to come. On Wednesday, a team of SPCA inspectors found the burnt remains of two piglets locked in a cage on the slopes of Table Mountain.
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.
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BACKGROUND: Damage to buildings and infrastructure in the area is immense and still being calculated. Many have opened their hearts and their pockets for people displaced and affected by the fire. Brave fire fighters have been risking their lives to bring the blaze under control… dousing flames and preventing flare-ups as they go along.
And, on the outskirts of the charred patches, the inspectors and volunteers of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA have been monitoring the veld for any signs of life. “We are monitoring the periphery for any animals fleeing the flames and we are deeply concerned for those who may be trapped in the inferno,” says the SPCA’s Belinda Abraham. “As soon as we can, we will be combing the fire-ravaged areas for any injured animals who will be brought back to our short-term wildlife care
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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.