Hi guys! I do apologise for the lack of Photo of the Week this week. The past two days were a panic as fires ravaged South Africa. My mind was not exactly on my photography. There are a few deaths, two of which were children and one a pregnant woman.
The above photo, which appears on The New York Times, is accompanied with a video, showing the struggle and devastation the fire caused. It is therefore not a surprise at all when Knysna was classed as a disaster area.
It was only once the wind died down they could hope to bring out the helicopters to help. Plenty of calls for prayers and messages explaining the problems flooded Whatsapp. These were terrifying to hear, as they mentioned Knysna inhabitants were stranded while trying to flee the blaze.
I would like to give a shout out to all those affected by the massive fires that has caused (and still is) havoc on the Garden Route, South Africa. People have been left homeless and jobless. We are very sad about the deaths and our hearts and prayers are with those left behind with the scars.
The devastation is too much to even begin to describe. Not only are people's lives touched, but also animals and nature. Farms were burnt down. I will try to keep you guys updated on how we can all help through my Twitter.
Relief to the Fire Victims. This fund is run by the Eden District Municipality.
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| This is the photo that appears on The New York Times. |
The Storm-Driven Winds
Winds did not help the firefighters in their battle against the fires. These winds are from a result of a massive storm that hit Cape Town only a few days ago (a storm that also claimed lives).It was only once the wind died down they could hope to bring out the helicopters to help. Plenty of calls for prayers and messages explaining the problems flooded Whatsapp. These were terrifying to hear, as they mentioned Knysna inhabitants were stranded while trying to flee the blaze.
I would like to give a shout out to all those affected by the massive fires that has caused (and still is) havoc on the Garden Route, South Africa. People have been left homeless and jobless. We are very sad about the deaths and our hearts and prayers are with those left behind with the scars.
The devastation is too much to even begin to describe. Not only are people's lives touched, but also animals and nature. Farms were burnt down. I will try to keep you guys updated on how we can all help through my Twitter.
Donations
If you would like to help, there are plenty of ways. I will add some of the links below.SPCA Donation
Donate to the SPCA. You can help the SPCA, George and Mosselbay SPCA are trying their best to save as many animals as possible and are also allowing those that are too badly burnt to find peace.
The local radio station, AlgoaFM, is running a fund. You can find out how to donate here.
Relief to the Fire Victims. This fund is run by the Eden District Municipality.
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