Residents Evacuate as Mountain Fire Spreads Fanned by Strong Winds Overnight in Cape Town

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Published on April 21, 2021 - Duration: 00:23s

Residents Evacuate as Mountain Fire Spreads Fanned by Strong Winds Overnight in Cape Town

Several neighborhoods adjoining the famous Table Mountain of Cape Town had to evacuate when a mountain fire got out of control.

The fire spread wildly after being fanned by strong winds overnight, threatening to reach the residents.

The sky was ablaze with flames and smoke in the morning, as people packed up essentials to move to a safe place.


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