Cape Town 's spectacular scenery has been ravaged by four days of fires - destroying or damaging 13 homes . The fire started on Sunday and spread rapidly through the city over the next two days. Smoke rising from fire has now turned the sky grey and blotted out the sun , transforming it into a red ball . Fires started on the hottest day recorded for 100 years , when temperatures soared to more than 40 degrees Celcius .
Cape Town 's spectacular scenery has been ravaged by four days of fires - destroying or damaging 13 homes . Fire has taken hold on both sides of the peninsula , a favourite holiday destination with tourists . Smoke rising from fire has now turned the sky grey and blotted out the sun , transforming it into a red ball . Fires started on the hottest day recorded for 100 years , when temperatures soared to more than 40 degrees Celcius .