Tanzania battles Mount Kilimanjaro blaze

Tanzania: Fight Against Mount Kilimanjaro Fire Continues

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:19 am

The battle against the flames on Mount Kilimanjaro continues as Tanzanian authorities as struggled to contain the fire which engulfed the tallest mountain in Africa.

The flames could be considered from miles away.

A Tanzania National Parks assertion stated the volunteers have managed to restriction the fire’s spread.

Spokesman Pascal Shelutete stated on Monday the place still burning is acknowledged as Kifunika Hill.

“A big share of the fireplace has been contained via the multi-agency group which has been working because early morning,” Shelutete said.

He stated the hearth may additionally have been brought on via a employee warming food for tourists.

“Tourism activities are nonetheless going on,” he stated and assured travelers of their safety.

The mountain is famous with hikers and climbers.

It’s left to be seen when the fire will be put out so as Tourism to retain on a larger scale on the most popular Tourist attraction in the whole of Africa.

(AFP)