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<\/span>A large vegetation fire has resulted in poor visibility on the N7 highway near the Plattekloof Road off-ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Theo Layne says the fire broke out at about 13:40 and firefighters are currently on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motorists have also reported that traffic towards Table View and Plattekloof has slowed down due to poor visibility. Traffic in both directions is being affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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