Over 10,000 evacuated as fire sweeps S Africa's Knysna
Eight people were killed and 10,000 others were evacuated after devastating wildfires spread through the South African town of Knysna on Thursday, according to reports. The wildfires have been triggered by a storm, the worst to hit the region in 30 years, accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Officials have described the fires as Knysna's largest and most destructive.