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University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 5:02pm On Apr 18, 2021
University of Cape Town on Sunday, 18 April 2021

The University of Cape Town (UCT) says all students on its main campus were being evacuated by emergency services support staff on Sunday as a runaway wildfire spread onto the campus grounds.

In a statement, after the outbreak of a fire which gutted a section of the Rhodes Memorial restaurant, UCT said students were taken to predetermined locations.

UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola said reports that the university was evacuating hydrogen tanks from its science labs could not be confirmed.

“We don’t have any info at this point and won't be getting it any moment soon as teams are working at various aspects of containing the fire. As soon as we are able to share further info, we will do so and respond to specific questions,” he said.

Visuals of UCT students leaving their residences flooded social media with many Cape Town residents offering affected students transport, food and assistance.

The vegetation fire started just above Philip Kgosana Drive on Table Mountain and was soon being fought by three helicopters water-bombing from the air in aid of firefighting crews on the ground from the City of Cape Town, Working on Fire, and Table Mountain National Park.

Several people taking videos of the fire while hiking on the mountain slopes behind Table Mountain described the speed at which the fire was moving.

Videos appeared to show the fire already having reached the University of Cape Town grounds by midday as students evacuated across sports fields under a blanket of thick smoke.

Video:
https://twitter.com/kimondegreef/status/1383796941499224076?s=20

More pictures throughout page.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by LMS1(m): 5:18pm On Apr 18, 2021
So Sad,
I Feel More For The innocent Books.
Some Of Them Were Written By Nelson Mandela.

But I ThankGod Its Not In My Dear Nigeria,
Cus fire would be burning In one side while Looting will be going in the other side....

Still Dont Be Suprised If Some Of Our Politicians Comes Out With This Claim:

"My Certificate Was Burned Down During The 2021 Fire Incident In Cape Town University, South Africa"

cheesy

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 5:36pm On Apr 18, 2021
LMS1:
So Sad,
I Feel More For The Books.
Some Of Them Were Written By Nelson Mandela.
But I ThankGod Its Not In My Dear Nigeria,
Still Dont Be Suprised If Some Of Our Politicians Comes Out With This Claim:

"My Certificate Was Burned Down During The 2021 Fire Incident In Cape Town University, South Africa"

cheesy

Lol grin, and I think there are a lot of Nigerians at UCT. Meanwhile, seems it's the African Studies section of the library that's been gutted. cry

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by clv017: 5:39pm On Apr 18, 2021
it is what it is (in touchi's voice) cool
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by HONESTFACT101(m): 5:46pm On Apr 18, 2021
What started the fire
BIP to the Books BTW......signing out
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 5:59pm On Apr 18, 2021
UCT is the oldest university in South Africa aged 191 years - and is ranked number one on the African continent.

(More pics throughout page)

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 6:01pm On Apr 18, 2021
HONESTFACT101:
What started the fire

BIP to the Books BTW......signing out

Not yet verified by the cops.

Lol, Burn in Peace? grin

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by heendrix(m): 6:04pm On Apr 18, 2021
Brits fvcked up they shouldn't have listened to that drunk Ipob man Azikiwe in granting us independence 1960. Igbos has always been a bone in our throat since time immemorial angry

Imagine they still still put him on our 500 naira note instead of #5 fvvvck angry

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by HONESTFACT101(m): 6:07pm On Apr 18, 2021
TMKsouth:

Not yet verified by the cops.
Lol, Burn in Peace? grin
Is it not Africa I'm sure 70% of them will be burnt sha
poor booksgrin......signing out
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by HONESTFACT101(m): 6:08pm On Apr 18, 2021
heendrix:
Brits fvcked up they shouldn't have listened to that drunk Ipob man Azikiwe in granting us independence. Igbos has always been a bone in our throat since time immemorial angry

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by Ablemed: 6:14pm On Apr 18, 2021
heendrix:
Brits fvcked up they shouldn't have listened to that drunk Ipob man Azikiwe in granting us independence 1960. Igbos has always been a bone in our throat since time immemorial angry

Imagine they still still put him on our 500 naira note instead of #5 fvvvck angry

Lol grin grin una no go kee me for this Nairaland wey I dey. bros calm down abeg grin

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 6:15pm On Apr 18, 2021
HONESTFACT101:


Is it not Africa I'm sure 70% of them will be burnt sha

poor booksgrin......signing out

The fire is sweeping through the city, so the library was not intentionally targeted.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by 2special(m): 6:50pm On Apr 18, 2021
No fire service yet
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 7:08pm On Apr 18, 2021
2special:
No fire service yet

Helicopters waterbomb the blaze from above.

(More pics throughout the page)

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by 2special(m): 7:27pm On Apr 18, 2021
TMKsouth:

.
ok

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 7:30pm On Apr 18, 2021
2special:
ok

You asked the question just as the pics started coming in online. smiley

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by 2special(m): 7:32pm On Apr 18, 2021
TMKsouth:


You asked the question just as the pics started coming in online. smiley
Thanks bro
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by JaneYave(f): 7:57pm On Apr 18, 2021
God have mercy. Wild fire is hazardous

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by Shattuck(m): 8:37pm On Apr 18, 2021
in no time i'm sure the place would be rebuilt to better standard, in Nigeia it might never be rebuilt that's after much budgetary allocation.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by MasonKendall(m): 8:47pm On Apr 18, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to those whose certificates lie within the walls of the school.


Note:am high on banned substances
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 9:01pm On Apr 18, 2021
University campus surrounded by woods.

(Pics of student evacuation further down page)

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 9:06pm On Apr 18, 2021
Shattuck:
in no time i'm sure the place would be rebuilt to better standard, in Nigeia it might never be rebuilt that's after much budgetary allocation.

UCT is the most expensive university, it's the manuscripts that are irreplaceable.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by WannaHowzit(m): 9:13pm On Apr 18, 2021
MasonKendall:
My heartfelt condolences to those whose certificates lie within the walls of the school.

Note:am high on banned substances

Wanna explain?
Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by WannaHowzit(m): 9:20pm On Apr 18, 2021
Historic institution, this is heartbreaking.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 9:25pm On Apr 18, 2021
Students evacuated from residencies, housed in nearby hotels.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by LMS1(m): 9:32pm On Apr 18, 2021
If say na my 9ja fire will be burning one side, looting will be going on the other side grin

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 9:38pm On Apr 18, 2021
heendrix:
Brits fvcked up they shouldn't have listened to that drunk Ipob man Azikiwe in granting us independence 1960. Igbos has always been a bone in our throat since time immemorial angry

Imagine they still still put him on our 500 naira note instead of #5 fvvvck angry

Hi, I'm struggling to understand how this is related to the fire smiley

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by heendrix(m): 10:36pm On Apr 18, 2021
TMKsouth:

Hi, I'm struggling to understand how this is related to the fire smiley
Beautiful SA environment and cities

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by Incandescent(m): 3:58am On Apr 19, 2021
This is really sad. embarassed

Kudos to the firefighters

Not the library. Darn! All the historical information and books and years of research burnt down. Kai!!!

This reminds me of the fire incident in France the other year. embarassed

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 4:02am On Apr 19, 2021
Incandescent:
This is really sad. embarassed

Kudos to the firefighters

Not the library. Darn! All the historical information and books and years of research burnt down. Kai!!!

This reminds me of the fire incident in France the other year. embarassed

The Notre Dame fire? Yeah, the mood is similarly sad in SA right now, this university is the pride of the nation.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by TMKsouth: 4:29am On Apr 19, 2021
heendrix:


Beautiful SA environment and cities

Okay cool. This darn fire is threatening that though. embarassed But then again wild fires are common in Cape Town and it always rebounds.

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Re: University Of Cape Town On Fire (Photos) by WannaHowzit(m): 4:31am On Apr 19, 2021
LMS1:
If say na my 9ja fire will be burning one side,
looting will be going on the other side grin

Even at varsity? cheesy

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