Over 70,000 hectares of CapeNature-managed land burned in the current fire season, yet infrastructure remains intact due to effective rapid response and coordination efforts.
A fire caused by lighting over the weekend is still blazing in the mountains, with wind and inaccessible terrain complicating firefighting efforts.
The Animal Welfare Society PE bravely helped to save their shelter from flames, only to lose a beloved staff member in a house fire hours later.
Western Cape Government allocates R17 million for aerial firefighting as 2025/26 fire season begins with challenging conditions forecast.
Firefighters prepare for heightened Cape Town wildfire risk in Southern Suburbs as summer approaches; residents urged to clear vegetation and follow safety guidance
The Western Cape is grappling with an unprecedented surge of wildfires early in the summer season, as unseasonably hot, dry and windy conditions have sparked multiple blazes across the province…
Recent weather conditions in Cape Town increase fire threats, prompting local authorities to bolster emergency services. With a 40% rise in vegetation fires since 2021, the City emphasizes collective responsibility.…
Cape Winelands District Municipality has deployed more than 100 firefighters for the 2024-’25 fire season, which officially began 1 November and runs until 30 April 2026. The season appears to…