The fire in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands District Municipality has now been burning for five consecutive days.
Fire Services say several fires are still burning in the mountains above Franschhoek . Firefighters faced extremely difficult conditions overnight, as they focused on protecting property.
There are currently three fire lines burning high up in inaccessible terrain above the Berg River Dam. A fourth fire line is burning in the mountains above Franschhoek, between the Cape Winelands and Overberg District municipal areas, says Municipal Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto.
