Wildfires
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Paarl wine estate releases Phoenix blend to fund fire recovery
A Paarl wine estate ravaged by wildfire earlier this year has launched a limited-edition wine to support its biodiversity recovery.
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Hout Bay Fire spreads overnight after cresting mountain ridge
Fire and smoke rise above Hout Bay as a vegetation fire spreads overnight after cresting the mountain ridge, prompting trail closures.
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Franschhoek wildfires continue as firefighters protect properties from overnight threat
Firefighting operations continue in the mountains above Franschhoek, where a wildfire that started almost a week ago remains active and has threatened properties overnight. In the early hours of this…
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Widespread Kouga wildfires prompt major emergency response and evacuations
Recent widespread wildfires across Kouga Municipality prompted coordinated emergency response involving municipal firefighting teams and SPCA wildlife rescue operations.
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Western Cape faces twin crisis as Minister seeks disaster declaration for drought and wildfires
The Western Cape government is moving to secure a provincial disaster declaration as the province battles a devastating combination of severe drought and widespread wildfires that have pushed resources to…
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WATCH | Fires devastate wine farms in Franschhoek, Wemmershoek areas
Bravery from farm workers to firefighters as the community battles a the fierce blaze that has been raging since Wednesday.
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Australia confirms first bushfire death, Argentina battles major blaze
Australia reports first bushfire death as fires destroy 300+ buildings. Argentina evacuates 3000 from Patagonia blaze. South Africa battles local fires.
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Western Cape wildfires: crews contain some fires, others rage on
Emergency crews continue fighting Western Cape wildfires with mixed results. Pearly Beach fire contained, Wemmershoek damages property, roads reopened.
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Big Cat Sanctuary appeals for support after wildfire destruction
Big cat sanctuary near Stanford evacuates 26 animals from wildfire. Panthera Africa appeals for urgent donations after extensive damage.
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Overstrand remains on high alert as wildfires persist
Overstrand wildfires continue as R43 between Stanford and De Kelders remains closed. Emergency services battle blazes with aerial support.
