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Franschhoek fire jumps Berg River, rages out of control

Summary by The South African
The Cape Winelands District Municipality has confirmed that a fire burning above Franschhoek remains out of control, as firefighters continue to battle difficult conditions on the ground. Municipal spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said crews faced significant challenges overnight, with strong winds driving the fire through the Assegaai-bos area. The blaze has since jumped the Berg River, igniting new fires on the mountain above the river. Access Challe…

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Franschhoek fire jumps Berg River, rages out of control

The Cape Winelands District Municipality has confirmed that a fire burning above Franschhoek remains out of control, as firefighters continue to battle difficult conditions on the ground. Municipal spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said crews faced significant challenges overnight, with strong winds driving the fire through the Assegaai-bos area. The blaze has since jumped the Berg River, igniting new fires on the mountain above the river. Access Challe…

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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