The Cape Winelands District Municipality says mopping up operations continue while a fire at Wemmershoek near Franschhoek remains active with ground crews monitoring the blaze.
Fire Chief, Jaco Thuynsma, says the fire, that started in Langrug Informal Settlement last week, flare-up in some areas requiring aerial support.
Over 17-thousand hectares of vegetation stretching over 50 kilometres have been burnt.
SABC News reporter, Mlamli Maneli has more
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Fire Chief, Jaco Thuynsma, says the fire, that started in Langrug Informal Settlement last week, flare-up in some areas requiring aerial support.
Over 17-thousand hectares of vegetation stretching over 50 kilometres have been burnt.
SABC News reporter, Mlamli Maneli has more
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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