2017 Knysna fires

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:fire
gptkbp:affectedArea gptkb:Garden_Route
gptkbp:cause lightning
strong winds
gptkbp:consequence displacement of residents
loss of wildlife
destruction of natural forests
gptkbp:economicImportance over R4 billion
gptkbp:evacuations thousands
gptkbp:homesDestroyed over 1000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2017 Knysna fires
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:Western_Cape
gptkb:Knysna
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive national and international coverage
gptkbp:notableFor one of the worst fires in South African history
gptkbp:response gptkb:South_African_National_Defence_Force
volunteers
local fire services
gptkbp:startDate June 2017
gptkbp:victim 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knysna
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6