A man’s best intentions went up in flames after he tried to create a romantic environment in which to propose to his girlfriend.
In another daring catch and rescue, two children were caught by onlookers when they jumped from the third floor of a burning building.
Phillip Blanks, a former Marine, helped save a toddler dropped three floors from the balcony of a burning building.
Sea Point resident Peter Wagenaar has been feeding the homeless in his area during the lockdown period. On Wednesday morning, he woke up to his car being torched.
A fire on Kloof Street, which started above Arnold’s Restaurant, opposite the Lifestyle Centre, has gutted four apartments, and caused damage to a fifth.
A paper mill in Maine, USA, was rocked by an explosion on Wednesday. It was caught on camera from a few different angles.
More than 200 firefighters on the scene below Tafelberg road and near Signal Hill are working tirelessly to get the fires under control.
A man waiting for his girlfriend at OR Tambo found out the hard way that not all power banks are created equal.
The word ‘apocalypse’ has been used to describe the situation in Australia all too often these past few weeks, and it’s entirely justified.
The news from Down Under has been tough to watch these past few weeks, but there is hope in amongst all of the destruction.
It’s estimated that well over a billion animals have died during the latest round of Australian bushfires, with the long-term survival of some species now under threat.
The bushfires appear to be the product of a combination of climate change, human error, and deliberate arson. Sadly, an estimated one billion animals have now died.
Australia has been plagued by out-of-control bushfires, reducing the air to a thick apocalyptic haze that blocks out the sun.
Earlier this week, a video of a heroic woman rescuing a badly burnt koala went viral. It was heartbreaking to watch, but there is a silver lining.
Videos filmed in the early hours of the morning show the iconic pub, established back in 1864, engulfed in flames.
Jason Donovan, the Australian actor and singer who first found fame on iconic Ozzie TV show ‘Neighbours’, has been hailed as a hero.
Fires are raging through the Amazon rainforest, in what many are describing as a massive blow to the fight against global warming.
As a fire broke out in a 19-storey building, a man was seen scaling down at least 14 floors of the high-rise.
The town of Worcester was literally rocked this morning by a massive gas tanker explosion, which was so big that it could be felt kilometres away.
Shortly after take-off, the left engine of an Air Zimbabwe aircraft departing from OR Tambo International Airport started spewing fire.
The internet has a habit of finding Jesus’ likeness appearing in just about anything from pretzels to the Notre-Dame fire.
Most world leaders offered condolences in response to the Notre-Dame fire. Trump felt the need to give France advice.
Notre-Dame’s structure and two towers have been saved from total destruction, but the damage is still extreme.
If you received a picture or two of smoke billowing out from the Tokai area, you’re not alone. The good news is that you don’t need to worry.
A man was caught red-handed yesterday in Vredehoek, attempting to set fire to the mountainside before being taken into custody.
Tintswalo fire. Clifton Beach Parly sesh turns nasty. Body seen in Sala plane. Oz floods bring out crocs. Mark Lifman hit. Woolies V-Day ad fail. Tennis match-fixing. Rich Kids of Venezuela.
Those Capetonians that managed to get some sleep last night are waking up to the sound of choppers and the smell of ash this morning, with last night’s fire still being fought tirelessly.
Volunteer firefighter Heinrich Adonis was the first person to battle the New Year’s Eve blaze. He’s also the man who identified the suspected fire starter.
Betty’s Bay fire arrest. Markus Jooste still smiling. Failed coup in Gabon ends in deaths. SA cinema prices spiral. Brexit drama. Kolisi’s controversial Madiba quotes. Federer bawls. Spacey in court. Trevor Noah single.
If you’ve ever wanted to watch a chopper rescue unfold from the pilot’s perspective, then this video from the California wildfire should do the trick.