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Simon’s Town fire

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

South Africa

Cape Town launches largest ever attack on Simon’s Town fires from Scarborough to Glencairn

By Victoria O’Regan

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

Simon’s Town blaze: Firefighters and community spirit lauded after flames kept at bay

South Africa

Simon’s Town blaze: Firefighters and community spirit lauded after flames kept at bay

By Tapiwanashe Zaranyika