More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain. National parks authorities said Wednesday they were starting to bring them under control after the fires threatened to move toward nearby Cape Town.

A wildfire in Table Mountain National Park near Cape Town in South Africa is spreading rapidly through the area's dry vegetation and being fanned by "strong, gusting winds,"

A massive fire continues to rage on Table Mountain, with firefighters battling challenging conditions in Newlands Ravine and Devil’s Peak. The fire already scorched 60 hectares of vegetation.

Multiple iconic hiking trails on South Africa’s Table Mountain have been closed after a ferocious wildfire. The blaze began in the early hours of Sunday morning and soon spread below the Maclear's Beacon section.

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.

Over 100 firefighters, supported by air units, fought to control blazes on Table Mountain threatening Cape Town. Fires started days prior and are typical in Cape Town's hot, windy season. The situation is now under control,

A fierce blaze hit Table Mountain National Park, affecting Newlands and Kirstenbosch. Helicopters and firefighters rushed to control the fire.

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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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.