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'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.

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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »

Photo: VWS Wildfires

A wildfire blazes near Simon's Town in the Western Cape.

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Devastating Wildfires Continue in South Africa

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 »
- South Africa: Western Cape Fires Under Control
- South Africa: Somerset West Fires Still Not Under Control
South African Wildfires the Result of Arson?

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 »
- South Africa: Were Devastating Cape Fires Started Deliberately?
- South Africa: Minister Des Van Rooyen Visit Western Cape to Assess Wild Fires Damages

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