Fire operations continue in Table Mountain National Park

City calls for probe into raging fires on Table Mountain
As the firefighters battled the inferno, community members from across Cape Town delivered supplies, including granola bars, water, energy drinks, and even ice lollies.
Firefighters battling raging blaze on Table Mountain National Park
CAPE TOWN - Firefighters are battling a raging fire this morning, on the Newlands side of Table Mountain. The fire flared up on Tuesday in areas inaccessible to ground crews, forcing the deployment of additional aerial resources. Strong winds have led to the blaze spreading out to other parts of the mountain.
SANParks deploys more than 50 firefighters to contain fire at Table Mountain National Park
SANParks has deployed more than 50 ground firefighters and aerial resources to combat an active fire in the Newlands area of Table Mountain National Park above Kirstenbosch. According to SANParks, the blaze was reported at 3:40am Sunday morning.
Hiking trails, cableway closed as firefighting efforts continue in Table Mountain National Park
Crews have been battling flames along inaccessible stretches of the mountain, with windy conditions hampering their efforts.
Wildfire breaks out across Table Mountain National Park blanketing Cape Town in thick smoke
A wildfire has broken out across Table Mountain National Park, blanketing South Africa's Cape Town in thick smoke. Firefighters continue to battle the fire, which continued to spread on Tuesday evening (25 February).
Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town
Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town’s central business district.
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"Well done team": Firefighters fight fire at Table Mountain, South Africa applauds brave crew
Firefighters had to fight a nasty raging fire on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The fire took several hours to stop and ...
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closed as smoke surrounds the area
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has been shut down temporarily as thick smoke from an ongoing fire blankets the area.
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Exotic Sambar deer on Table Mountain: Do the research first, shoot later
SANParks is culling exotic Sambar deer in the Table Mountain National Park. But is the Sambars’ diet good or bad for Table Mountain’s ecology as they browse both indigenous and alien vegetation? And ...
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Table Mountain fire takes a bad turn with concerns it could get worse
Newlands Forest is closed, especially the contour path which is badly damaged and very unstable. All trails in Newlands, ...
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SANParks deploys 50 firefighters to combat fire in Newlands area of Table Mountain
SANParks has deployed more than 50 ground firefighters and aerial resources to combat an active fire in the Newlands area ...
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Table Mountain Fire Rages On, Hiking Trails Closed
A wildfire on Cape Town’s Table Mountain continues to spread, forcing the closure of hiking trails and the Table Mountain ...
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A night of flames: Table Mountain fire lights up the CT skyline
A fierce fire broke out on Table Mountain late on 25 February 2025, sending thick smoke and intense flames into the night sky ...
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Table Mountain blaze leads to closure of Newlands and Kirstenbosch trails
Firefighters are working tirelessly to control the Newlands Ravine fire, which has flared up again, posing risks to hikers ...