'No arson in wildfires'

POLICE have poured cold water on claims of arson starting the wildfires burning near Franschhoek, as firefighters continue operations to contain the blaze threatening Chamonix Wine Estate and surrounding farms.

- BY GENEVIEVE SERRA

The fire, which is believed to have originated in the Langrug area last week, remained active in the Wemmershoek area on Monday morning.

According to the Cape Winelands District Municipality's Fire Services, crews were working along accessible fire lines, with backburning carried out where necessary.