Picture : The Cape Winelands District Municipality

Cape Winelands crews are currently battling a blaze on Mitchell’s Pass near Ceres.

The fire broke out above the Toll-huis and spread into an area of old veld, adjacent to previously burned wildland.

The cooler overnight temperatures helped fire crews bring the fire line that had been running parallel to the road, under control.

But as Cape Winelands district municipality spokesperson Jo-Ann Otto explains, they’re not out of the woods just yet …