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South Africa: SANDF Crews Help Battle Simon's Town Blaze
News24Wire, 12 January 2017
About 120 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) sailors have been deployed to help the city fight a wildfire in Simon's Town which has been burning since Wednesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Wildfires Costing Western Cape Economy Millions - MEC
News24Wire, 11 January 2017
Wildfires in the Western Cape, that left several historic buildings in Paarl damaged and which gutted a lodge in Somerset West, are placing increased pressure on the economy, says… Read more »
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South Africa: More Fires Expected in Western Cape As Drought Worsens
News24Wire, 11 January 2017
The Western Cape could expect more wildfires, while drought conditions were set to worsen as the province felt the impact of climate change, authorities said on Wednesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Residents Evacuated As Fires Hit Simon's Town
News24Wire, 11 January 2017
Simon's Town residents are being evacuated as fires rage in and around the suburb, authorities and eyewitnesses said. Read more »
'Drought, Climate Change to Worsen South African Wildfires'
A longer, more intense fire season can be expected due to climate change, government spokesperson Anton Bredell has said. This season's wildfires caused R60 million in damages, destroyed several historical buildings and prompted evacuations of residents.
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Strong winds have fanned the flames of the blaze which spread rapidly to several farms along the slopes of the Du Toitskloof Mountain. Read more »
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Wildfires that spread around the Somerset West area and caused around R60 million in damages were started by people, according to Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs ... Read more »
