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Thousands of people evacuated as wildfires rage across Cape Town

Thousands of people are being evacuated from Table Mountain in Cape Town where winds are continuing to fan forest fires towards neighbourhoods.

Around 250 firefighters are trying to control the blaze as thick smoke obscures visibility throughout the city centre.

Up to 50,000 people were told to consider moving to safety as helicopters continued to drop water on threatened areas.

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