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fire and rescue

Courage under fire: South Africa's firefighters on what it's like on the frontlines

Our Burning Planet

Courage under fire: South Africa's firefighters on what it's like on the frontlines

By Kristin Engel and Victoria O’Regan

Taking stock — staggering scale of Western Cape wildfires as fire season continues to rage

South Africa

Taking stock — staggering scale of Western Cape wildfires as fire season continues to rage

By Victoria O'Regan and Kristin Engel

Simon’s Town smoke envelops city — firefighters near Scarborough, Glencairn, Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town continue to fight flames

South Africa

Simon’s Town smoke envelops city — firefighters near Scarborough, Glencairn, Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town continue to fight flames

By Victoria O’Regan

Tireless battle day 8 — firefighters stretched to limit in fierce winds, scramble to help hundreds displaced across Cape Peninsula

South Africa

Tireless battle day 8 — firefighters stretched to limit in fierce winds, scramble to help hundreds displaced across Cape Peninsula

By Daily Maverick Reporters

Simon’s Town blaze rips through 450ha, hundreds of firefighters continue battle

South Africa

Simon’s Town blaze rips through 450ha, hundreds of firefighters continue battle

By Gunnar Oberhosel

Fire season — Crews battle Simon’s Town mountain fire days after devastating Dunoon inferno

South Africa

Fire season — Crews battle Simon’s Town mountain fire days after devastating Dunoon inferno

By Victoria O’Regan and Tapiwanashe Zaranyika

Simon’s Town firefighting efforts continue after an intense night and evacuations after midnight

South Africa

Simon’s Town firefighting efforts continue after an intense night and evacuations after midnight

By Kyra Wilkinson and Victoria O’Regan