There were large scale evacuations in various areas in Plett including Kranshoek, Whale Rock and Longships areas over the two days and rough calculations suggest that at least 30 homes had been destroyed.
GoGeorge buses had been deployed to help evacuate residents threatened by the fire and displaced locals gathered at various evacuation points including schools and community halls across town.
The fire started in the Kruisfontein area outside Knysna, spread to the Kranshoek area on Wednesday morning, moved along the coast and cutting back inland towards the Cairnbrogie Estate. By Wednesday night the Whale Rock area near Robberg was next in the fire's path.
Disaster struck Plettenberg Bay. Photo: Jan Venter (Shutterspeed Images)
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