News24 | Rain has little impact on raging Cape Winelands fires

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The blaze near Wolseley has entered its second week, having razed more than 24 000 hectares so far.

The blaze near Wolseley has entered its second week, having razed more than 24 000 hectares so far.

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Overnight showers did little to dampen the fire near Wolseley, in the Cape Winelands.

The blaze has entered its second week, having razed more than 24 000 hectares so far.

Cape Winelands District Municipality spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said firefighting teams had mixed results during Monday night's work. 

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