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The Franschhoek Pass in the Western Cape has been closed to traffic because of a fire which had been burning in the area since Friday. CapeNature warned motorists to stay clear of the pass. It said the blaze had burned about 4800 hectares of the Jonkershoek and Hottentots Holland nature reserves over the last four days. Earlier this afternoon, the fire was approaching farms including Three Streams and Bordeaux. CapeNature says the hot weather and light wind meant thick smoke is covering the area, making it difficult for the helicopters to take to air to douse the flames.