Suspect arrested in connection with fires raging on Table Mountain By IOL Reporter Share Cape Town â A suspect in his thirties has been arrested in connection with the fires raging on Table Mountain, mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith confirmed on Monday morning. ââThere is a lot of speculation currently about additional fires that were started, and whether the original fire was an act of arson. This will form part of investigations, but the City can confirm that one suspect in his thirties was taken into custody last night in the vicinity of Devilâs Peak,ââ Smith said in a statement on Monday morning.