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title: "Live blog: Thousands evacuated as #KnysnaFires rage on"
description: "A devastating fire in Knysna has forced thousands to evacuate their homes."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick Staff Reporter"
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published: "2017-06-08T10:19:10"
updated: "2017-06-08T10:19:29"
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# Live blog: Thousands evacuated as #KnysnaFires rage on

> A devastating fire in Knysna has forced thousands to evacuate their homes.

By Daily Maverick Staff Reporter · Published 8 June 2017, 12:19 SAST · Updated 8 June 2017, 12:19 SAST

## Content

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