This afternoon I was sent this photo taken from above our town. In the foreground was one of the most badly burnt areas called Knysna Heights. I have drawn a little circle where we live. We were so lucky that the terrible wind decided not to blow our way. The hill on the right was also terribly burnt.

So very sad, 500 homes and a whole region will never forget the terror and loss as well as the kindness and help that people were able to help with, during and after the crisis. Hope and prayers continuing for all and that people will continue to do what they can for those who have a difficult losses to deal with. Pam

Oh Sarah - just now seeing this picture - how dreadful! I am so happy you and yours are safe! Such devastation!

Prayers for healing of the earth and your community.

Thanking the Lord that you a d yours are safe/Lillian

how terrible for all these people and animals. they sure can use our thoughts and prayers. I'm glad you are safe.

Terrible tragedy. Thank God you are safe. Kay

Sarah, I'm so sorry this happened to your community. Also glad it didn't come close to you. We live in a forest so we worry about fires.

Glad you were safe Sarah, saw a lot of the damage on Carte Blanche last night. My thought and prayers go out to those who lost love ones and pets. Hugs from Maureen

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

Thank you Maureen. I actually could not watch CB last night. Knysna is mourning

Glad your property was saved. Our hearts and prayers go out to everybody that suffered and lost everything. Hugs from Pretoria.

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

We were so lucky. We did not even have to evacuate. Some people had to evacuate four times. We have been told that a few fires have started up again.

Sarah, glad you are safe, thanks for the photo. What devastation, yes fires destroy and thank god we have brave firemen, of which my husband was one in Australia before retiring some 12 years ago.. Sandra.

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

I personally think that all firefighters are heroes. I am pleased for you that your husband is now retired and safe

How terrible for all these people. Fire is so devastating. So pleased to hear that you are OK Sarah. Hugs Marg

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

We are fine, thank you Marg. Lovely to see you here

How awful. Such devastation. I am glad that you are safe. Praying those who have lost everything find peace and the help that they need.

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

Thank you

Thank God you are alright Sarah. God bless all those firefighters who risked life and limb to try and save people's homes. I know there has been so much devastation. Love Chris

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

500 homes gone.

So very sad for those who have lost everything and for your town...so very happy that you are safe and sound...

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

Thank you Kim

Sarah how very sad

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

Thank you Caroline

Oh, my goodness. Utter devastation.

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

Very, very sad

I am glad you stayed save. Fires are horrible.

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by airyfairy 19 Jun 2017

First time I have ever been so close to fires like this