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The Cape Town fire started on the famous Table Mountain range and quickly advanced down into neighbouring suburbs and the University of Cape Town's buildings.
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The Cape Town fire started on the famous Table Mountain range and quickly advanced down into neighbouring suburbs and the University of Cape Town's buildings.
A 35-year-old man has reportedly been arrested on charges of arson. This, after firefighters had been battling to put out the Cape Town fire that caused extensive damage.