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The area was an orange glow - residents share their CT fire experiences

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Homes were evacuated as fires swept across Cape Town's southern peninsula on Monday.

We speak to residents of the affected areas who shared their experiences with us. Watch the video above.

The fires have been fuelled by strong overnight winds and damaged homes; an old age home has been evacuated.


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