Update Video

KNYSNA NEWS & VIDEO - Knysna Municipality is this afternoon giving feedback to local and national media about the fires that ravaged the Knysna area on June 7.

The meeting is now underway in the Knysna Municipality council chambers. 

The reasons for the fire and full report is being discussed by fire chief, Clinton Manuel.

Knysna mayor, Eleanore Bouw-Spies is also outlining the plans ahead.

7 people died and hundreds were left homeless after their homes were razed to the ground during the devastating fires.

Official statistics are expected to be given by the municipality today.

More information to follow as it becomes available.

Watch a video below.

During the meeting this afternoon at Knysna council chambers.

Fire chief Clinton Manuel, mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies, municipal manager Kam Chetty and communications officer Chumisa Kalawe.

Read a previous article: D-day for official Knysna fire report

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