Western Cape fires | Wine producers worried about impact on harvest

Friday 02 February 2024 - 08:30am

Rows of vines in mid-summer, new Roberton, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape fire season continues to rage on intensely.

Earlier this week, authorities ordered residents to evacuate their homes.

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But that order has since been lifted.

Farmers are anxious fires could affect the harvest, leading to a devastating impact on the wine industry.

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