Images And Videos From The Hectic #LionsHeadFire
Those Capetonians that managed to get some sleep last night are waking up to the sound of choppers and the smell of ash this morning, with last night’s fire still being fought tirelessly.
Hero Firefighter Who Helped Catch Alleged Betty’s Bay Fire Starter Being Threatened
Volunteer firefighter Heinrich Adonis was the first person to battle the New Year’s Eve blaze. He’s also the man who identified the suspected fire starter.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Betty’s Bay fire arrest. Markus Jooste still smiling. Failed coup in Gabon ends in deaths. SA cinema prices spiral. Brexit drama. Kolisi’s controversial Madiba quotes. Federer bawls. Spacey in court. Trevor Noah single.
Radical Chopper POV Rescue Footage From California Fires [Video]
If you’ve ever wanted to watch a chopper rescue unfold from the pilot’s perspective, then this video from the California wildfire should do the trick.
Firefighters Battled To Save 90 000 Litres Of Brandy At KWV Bottling Plant [Videos]
Firefighters battled a blaze at the KWV bottling plant in Paarl yesterday, keeping the flames and heat away from 90 000 litres of brandy.
Terrifying Footage Of The Battle To Keep The California Wildfires Off The Highway [Video]
Firefighters have been hard-pressed to contain the rampant fires in California. In LA, they had to spring into action to protect cars on the highway.
Devastating Images And Video From The California Wildfires
Rapidly growing wildfire has engulfed areas of California, leaving 31 dead and hundreds homeless. It is now the most destructive fire in the state’s history.
Pilots’ Scary View Of Garden Route Fire And “Firenado” Appears [Videos]
The Garden Route fire has been burning for two weeks now, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction. Those tackling the blaze have been up against it.
Inside The Scandals And Tragedies Of The Worst Year Of The Queen’s Reign
Looking back at all of the trials and tribulations that the Royal Family endured, it isn’t hard to see why the Queen used the term ‘Annus Horribilis’.
Incredible Footage Of Firefighters Battling A Rare ‘Fire Whirl’ [Video]
A Canadian forest firefighter has captured incredible footage of a rare “fire whirl” that showcases the intensity and the danger of their recent blazes.
Photos And Videos From The Athens Wildfires That Have Left 50 Dead
The worst wildfires in Greece’s history have been raging on both sides of Athens since Monday, forcing thousands of locals and tourists to evacuate.
Video Of A Burning Train Rolling Into Retreat Station Is Nuts
In Cape Town, where commuters already have enough on their plate with delays and vandalism, along comes a burning train.
The Harrowing Story Behind The World Press Photo Of 2017 Winner
Venezuela’s 2017 protests weren’t a pretty sight, but one photographer managed to capture a moment that would secure him the World Press Photo title.
Table Mountain Arson Suspect Caught Red-Handed
Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man on charges of arson, and it’s going to be tough for him to explain his way out of this one.
“We On The Scene Of This Bitch” – The Greatest Facebook Live Arson Investigation Ever [Video]
She might be a citizen journalist, but after arriving at the scene to find a house on fire, Rhoda Young went to work to figure out how it started. We are now fans.
We Better Pray Cape Town’s December Fires Don’t Get As Bad As California’s Right Now [Images]
Across the southern California region, a number of fires rage on. Thus far they have destroyed more than 100 000 acres of land, and show no sign of slowing down.
Terrifying Photos Of The Wildfires In Portugal And Spain
Forests in Portugal and Spain have been devastated by wildfires as they sweep over the northern parts of the two countries. How about this image, for a start?
There’s A Big Fire Burning Close To The 12 Apostles Hotel Right Now
We’ve seen a number of pictures on social media of what looks like a decent sized blaze along Victoria Road, just past the 12 Apostles Hotel.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Wine country wildfires. Cape Town uni protests turn violent. Van Breda going broke. Mbalula hits back at claims. W Cape shopping bag ban. Why do Capetonians support All Blacks? Kimmel vs Trump Jnr.
Horrifying Video From Oz Shows What Happens When A Drag-Racing Event Goes Wrong
During a drag racing event in Australia, a small section of the crowd was doused in burning fuel as a driver performed burnouts.
Tomorrowland Stage Engulfed In Flames [Videos]
Tomorrowland has become the stuff of legends, but Saturday’s jol in Barcelona was cut short when a massive fire broke out.
Tragedy In London As 24-Storey Apartment Tower Engulfed In Flames [Video]
An apartment tower in London was engulfed in flames last night and, although there are no known casualties yet, people were seen jumping from the building.
Mayhem At #CTTrainStation As Full-Blown Riot Breaks Out [Videos]
If you live in the City, you have heard an explosion at around 10PM last night. Well, it was from angry commuters who decided that they were letting loose.
Harrowing Videos From Knysna Show Fire Madness As Defence Force Steps In
As the Cape Storm ravaged through the peninsula yesterday, the areas surrounding Knysna had their own disaster to deal with: a truly horrific fire.
This Woman’s Interview After The #Braampark Jozi Fire Is An Instant Classic [Video]
A building in Jozi caught fire yesterday, and during the pandemonium there was one shining star who gave the most entertainingly informative interview.
Radical Black Sky Footage As Dubai Skyscraper Goes Up In Flames [Video]
As dark smoked billowed across Dubai yesterday, one thing became clear: the metropolis needs to work on the increasing amount of skyscrapers catching fire.
Crazy Scenes As Passengers Run From Burning Boeing In Peru [Video]
A Peruvian Airlines plane caught alight after it landed on the runway, causing passengers to flee from the flames.
So Good – A Robot Is Automatically Burning Every Donald Trump Tweet [Video]
There’s nothing quite like watching a robot, created specifically for burning tweets, get to work on Donald Trump’s finest creations.
Massive Durban Fire Filmed From The Sky [Video]
Considered one of South Africa’s biggest ever industrial fires, a factory caught alight on Friday morning and has been ablaze every since.
Help Our Firefighters Right Now – Local Legends Will Pick Up Your Donations Free Of Charge
With the recent devastation local fires are causing on our mountains and fields, burning everything from fynbos to fauna as well as any buildings and infrastructure that gets in the way, the tireless effort of firefighters and community volunteers has been inspiring.