Cape Winelands District Municipality said the Franschhoek wildfire was still burning out of control.

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While the majority of fire lines in the area have been successfully addressed, a fire line at the top of the Banghoek Valley ...

UPDATE: 6.30pm, Friday 23 January - The Franschhoek Pass is open, as a few active fire spots remain in the higher-lying areas of the Franschhoek mountains. Teams from CWDM, NCC and CapeNature are ...

FRANSCHHOEK, WC - Fires continue to burn in the upper areas of the Franschhoek mountains in Western Cape. Firefighters managed to push the blaze back, managing to protect guesthouses and farms.

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