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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.
More than 200 firefighters on the scene below Tafelberg road and near Signal Hill are working tirelessly to get the fires under control.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the KWV bottling plant in Paarl yesterday, keeping the flames and heat away from 90 000 litres of brandy.
Firefighters have been hard-pressed to contain the rampant fires in California. In LA, they had to spring into action to protect cars on the highway.
Rapidly growing wildfire has engulfed areas of California, leaving 31 dead and hundreds homeless. It is now the most destructive fire in the state’s history.
The Garden Route fire has been burning for two weeks now, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction. Those tackling the blaze have been up against it.
A Canadian forest firefighter has captured incredible footage of a rare “fire whirl” that showcases the intensity and the danger of their recent blazes.
The worst wildfires in Greece’s history have been raging on both sides of Athens since Monday, forcing thousands of locals and tourists to evacuate.
In Cape Town, where commuters already have enough on their plate with delays and vandalism, along comes a burning train.
Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man on charges of arson, and it’s going to be tough for him to explain his way out of this one.
She might be a citizen journalist, but after arriving at the scene to find a house on fire, Rhoda Young went to work to figure out how it started. We are now fans.
Across the southern California region, a number of fires rage on. Thus far they have destroyed more than 100 000 acres of land, and show no sign of slowing down.