KNYSNA NEWS - A portion of a timber product manufacturing company in Knysna's Industrial Area caught fire last night, 31 March, causing significant damage to the property.

According to municipal spokesperson Christopher Bezuidenhoudt, the Knysna Fire and Rescue Department received reports of the fire in Boswerker Street shortly before 21:30. 

"As a result of the combustible materials, a section of the factory was engulfed in flames when the team arrived," Bezuidenhoudt said.

A combined team effort made up of 13 firefighters and five fire engines managed to contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to other areas or nearby properties. 

"At about 02:15 am the area was declared safe." Thankfully, no injuries were sustained.

"The cause is undetermined at this stage, it will be investigated in due course," Bezuidenhoudt said.

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