Devils Peak Ablaze 17 March 2009 by Macky
Devils Peak lies to the left of and is attached to Table Mountain. The fire apparently started at 21h30 last night and by midnight ( when I took this photograph) was out of control. This morning the blaze had spread across Table Mountain destroying everything in it’s path. Residents along the mountain side had to be evacuated. The loss of flora and fauna is however immeasurable. Fire fighters are working frantically to control the fire which is being fanned by strong southerly winds. This morning, at daybreak, water bombing by helicopters was put into operation.
A sad, sad night indeed.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Devils Peak on the left of the flat ’Table"
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hey macky…this is truly awful news…glad you made it back with life, limb and camera in-tact…and with a fine image!
Very sad, but a fantastic capture. Lets hope they get it under control quickly.
This is so very, very sad, Macky.
j
Sorry to see you guys suffering with this terrible bush fire thing also Macky, I hope all goes well with it and people manage to keep out of it’s way.
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This is awefull we are lucky in the uk, but you are all in my hearts and prayers….. great picture xx
Amazing image, it looks like it really is home to the devil…
Hi Macky,
Heard about it in the news last night but this is the first image I’ve seen and it brings home the magnitude and scope of the blaze. The Cape’s been having a hard time with the weather and fires this year.
Hope they manage to get it out this morning.
Good dramatic capture…
Regards,
Mike
wow….
Totally dramatic and panoramic shot!! Excellent!
Sad news Macky, but a truely awsome shot….