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Sunday, 11 March 2012
Fire raging above Knysna
A fire is currently raging above Knysna in the Southern Cape. Fire fighters on the scene to fight the fire which is fanned by a strong South Easterly wind. 1 Huye fire fighting helicopter and one spotter plane as busy fighting the fire from the air. Eon Engelbrecht send the SAWDOS the above images via Twitter with the following observation:
"@SAWDOS1 Knysna Fire close to homes. Strong Wind not helping. 1 chopper and 1 spotter plane on the scene."
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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Fires
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