Fire operations continue in Table Mountain National Park

Fire operations continue in Table Mountain National Park: Public safety urged
SANParks expresses concern over hikers in closed areas due to ongoing wildfires in Table Mountain National Park, urging public adherence to safety measures.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 above Kirstenbosch.
More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters battled two blazes on the slopes of South Africa's Table Mountain on Wednesday, and national parks authorities said they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town.
More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on mountain overlooking Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters battled two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain. National parks authorities said they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town on Wednesday.
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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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“Well Done Team”: Firefighters Fight Fire at Table Mountain, Mzansi Salutes Courageous Crew
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Table Mountain Fire Rages On, Hiking Trails Closed
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Table Mountain fire takes a bad turn with concerns it could get worse
A fire that broke out on the Newlands Ravine at Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town on Sunday morning has flared up again. This was confirmed by SA National Parks (SANParks) on Tuesday. It said ...
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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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Newlands fire UPDATE: Fire destroys 60 hectares of vegetation
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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 ...
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SANParks says blaze at Newlands Ravine flared up in inaccessible areas
Rockfalls and fire damage to boardwalks along trails in Newlands, Devil’s Peak, and Maclear’s Beacon have rendered the trails unsafe for hikers.