TMNP cautioned hikers and runners to avoid some areas within the Table Mountain National Park area affected by the fires caused by the lightning from Saturday.
SANParks request that the public continue to be vigilant and report any fires or suspicious activity immediately.
The managing director of Working on Fire said that 2023 was “the year of the planet burning, both figuratively and literally”.
April’s devastating fire was likely started deliberately, with SANParks announcing new measures aimed to catch those up to no good.
A SANParks investigation has found compelling evidence that the fire, which caused huge damage to UCT and surrounding areas, was started intentionally.
Whilst the initial fire was likely caused by “a vacated vagrant fire”, numerous residents in the Devil’s Peak area also reported seeing people lighting fires on Sunday, April 18.
The recent blaze, which caused damage to UCT and threatened the homes of many Cape Town residents, has reignited conversations around how to better prevent these fires from happening so regularly.
On Sunday evening, numerous residents in the Devil’s Peak area reported seeing people lighting fires on the mountain. One resident, and his dogs, sprang into action.
SANParks, which manages Table Mountain National Park, is being accused of ignoring warning signs years in the making.
Cape Town ‘not out of the woods’. UCT library damage. Deadly Tesla crash. Sexwale’s embarrassing scam. Controversial ‘Byron Baes’ show. No peace between Harry and Charles.
It has been a truly horrific 24 hours in the Mother City, and strong winds are currently hampering firefighting efforts as heroes battle the flames on the front lines.
A man was caught red-handed yesterday in Vredehoek, attempting to set fire to the mountainside before being taken into custody.
Some of the region was left without power yesterday as two substations were damaged in the fire that spread across Sir Lowry’s Pass. Here’s a closer look
Hmmm, the plot thickens – according to one of South Africa’s leading forensic investigators the fires that ravaged the Cape back in March were deliberate.
The Western Cape continues to be battered by rogue fires and Stellenbosch is the latest victim. We’re not big fans of wet weather but let the heavens open soon please.
There was plenty of misinformation flying around regarding the Cape fires and their effect on the environment. Here’s the lowdown on where the blaze leaves us fynbos-wise.
Now you can write your own ‘thank you’ note to those battling the blaze the last five days. Come now, it’s the least you can do.
You can do your part in helping with the Cape Town fires – share this with friends and those affected, and please, do a rain dance.