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Cape Town fire
news

Two dead, 64 displaced after fire rips through ‘The Gatjie’ in Cape Town

Fire seasons
News

Gearing up for fire season

Firefighters still fighting two big raging fires in George on Wednesday
George

Firefighters still fighting two big raging fires in George on Wednesday

Cape Town fire
News

Two dead, 64 displaced after fire rips through ‘The Gatjie’ in Cape Town

Fire seasons
News

Gearing up for fire season

Firefighters still fighting two big raging fires in George on Wednesday
George

Firefighters still fighting two big raging fires in George on Wednesday

Noordhoek
Western Cape

Noordhoek fire: Firefighters battle wildfire in Cape Town [WATCH]

By Storm Simpson22-02-2022 17:03

Just in: Cape Town firefighters are battling a wildfire in the Noordhoek Wetlands near the Lake Michelle Estate.

Fire
South Africa

Winelands fire: High temperature reignites blaze started over weekend

By Samantha Riddle31-01-2022 19:45

The fire that ignited over the weekend in the Winelands reignited after extremely high temperatures on Monday.

cape town fires
News

Cape heatwave: Residents urged to report fires as heat continues

By Weekend News Producer09-01-2022 12:27

It is still scorching hot in Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape. Firefighters have now issued a warning over suspicious fires.

WATCH: More than
News

WATCH: More than 100 firefighters fighting raging Overstrand fire

By Corné van Zyl09-01-2022 09:16

More than 100 firefighters were still battling to contain the raging fire in the Overberg District on Saturday evening.

Parliament
South Africa

Parliament wants ‘no stone left unturned’ in probe prompted by fire

By Samantha Riddle02-01-2022 15:37

Parliament officials say they want no stone left unturned in the investigation into what prompted the fire on Sunday.

Sizzling! The world-famous Aus
Lifestyle

Sizzling! The world-famous Australian Firefighters Calendar is back

By Erene Roux11-11-2021 15:05

It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Australian firefighters are flexing their muscles once more – all in the name of charity.

Chemical factory
News

VIDEO: Chemical factory in Benoni on fire

By Corné van Zyl21-10-2021 13:36

Chemicals such as benzine, alcohol-based materials, and other products such as car polish and aerosols are burning inside the factory.

Cape Town
News

Cape Town: Three Fire and Rescue Services vehicles attacked and stoned

By Corné van Zyl10-10-2021 22:54

The City of Cape Town said three Fire and Rescue Services vehicles were recently attacked and stoned in less than 24 hours in Cape Town.

Three killed
News

Cape Town: Three killed, 150 people left homeless as fire rips through informal settlement

By Corné van Zyl26-09-2021 12:22

The devastating fire which started in Appelboord, Ravensmead claimed the lives of three people and left 150 homeless. See the photos here.

Cape Town fire
News

Cape Town: 85-year-old man killed in Newlands complex fire

By Siseko Gwegwe21-09-2021 15:37

An 85-year-old man has died in a fire in Newlands, Cape Town. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze in one of 55 apartment units.

Joburg
News

Joburg firefighter still missing at Klipdrift Dam, search to continue

By Corné van Zyl04-09-2021 07:10

The search operation for the firefighter who went missing when his boat capsized on Thursday at the Klipdrift Dam will resume on Saturday.

firefighters
News

Two out of 100 SA firefighters test positive for COVID-19 in Canada

By Storm Simpson14-08-2021 09:40

Two South African firefighters tested positive for COVID-19 after their arrival in Canada. The Forestry Department sent 100 of its best to help battle the Manitoba wildfires.

Russia-Siberia-blazes
World News

‘We need more people’: Exhausted firefighters battle Siberia blazes

By AFP29-07-2021 11:40

Their goal is to put out the fires entirely. But they also have to contend with blazes that overwhelm their manpower.

Watch fire Durban CBD
News

Watch: Six children treated for smoke inhalation after Durban building fire

By Corné van Zyl21-07-2021 09:30

Six children were treated for smoke inhalation when a fire started in the building that houses their crèche in Durban on Tuesday.

Tsitsikamma fires
Environment

Tsitsikamma fires brought under control, highways reopened

By Corné van Zyl24-06-2021 10:00

It is safe for motorists and pedestrians to use the N2 and R102 again as the fires are under control but they need to remain cautious.

Pearls Umhlanga
News

Luxury Pearls Apartments: Cause of fire still under investigation

By Neesha Maharaj15-06-2021 14:48

The luxury Pearls apartment in Umhlanga was billowing smoke in the early hours of Monday morning after a fire started in the penthouse.

Cape Town fires firefighters
News

Cape Town fires: ‘We salute your ability to fight fear’, Minister applauds firefighters

By Cheryl Kahla24-04-2021 17:19

Minister Creecy visited the Newlands Firebase Post Fire at Table Mountain National Park on Saturday and applauded the bravery of SA firefighters

Caledon Hospital
News

Caledon Hospital: Firefighters swiftly extinguished the fire on Thursday

By Storm Simpson23-04-2021 15:32

A fire broke out at Caledon Provincial Hospital late on Thursday. Firefighters reacted quickly and managed to keep the damage to a minimum.

Cape Town fires arson suspect
News

Cape Town Fire: SANParks praises bravery of firefighters

By SAnews21-04-2021 21:07

SANParks estimates that the fire has destroyed 600 hectares of land in the TMNP thus far.

Cape Town fire: Viewers in awe
Lifestyle

Cape Town fire: Viewers in awe of helicopter refilling its water bucket in SA [video]

By Erene Roux20-04-2021 14:49

A helicopter refilling its water bucket was spotted by eager residents during the recent Cape Town blaze.

firefighters
News

Five firefighters injured while battling Cape Town fire

By Natasha Bezuidenhout20-04-2021 13:25

Five firefighters were injured in Cape Town on Tuesday. They have been battling a blaze which damaged parts of the UCT campus.

Watch: Priceless African colle
Books

Watch: Priceless African collections lost in UCT library fire

By Erene Roux19-04-2021 12:09

While some of the Jagger Library’s valuable collections have been lost, a full assessment can only be done once the building has been declared safe.

Watch: Vehicle gutted by fire
News

Watch: Vehicle gutted by fire at Gallows Hill Traffic Department

By Andrea Chothia13-02-2021 14:15

A traffic services vehicle caught alight and was completely gutted. Another was partially damaged at the Gallows Hill Traffic Department.

Brakpan fire
News

Watch: Several businesses gutted during Brakpan fire

By Andrea Chothia12-02-2021 12:19

Up to seven businesses, as well as, a block of flats were damaged after a fire broke out in Brakpan early on Friday morning.

Eldoraigne fire garage
News

Watch: Fire ravages through Eldoraigne homeowner’s garage, four cars gutted

By Andrea Chothia17-01-2021 09:01

Smoke billowed out of a garage in Eldoraigne, Gauteng on Saturday as multiple vehicles caught fire. Luckily, there were no serious injuries reported.

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