Mt. Kilimanjaro wildfire destroys 28 sq km of vegetation

FTT Creations
Oct 15, 2020
1 min read

A wildfire that broke out Sunday on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, has destroyed 28 square kilometers of vegetation, an official said Tuesday evening. Allan Kijazi, the conservation commissioner for Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), said the loss of vegetation could be high as firefighters are still battling to extinguish the fire.

Kijazi told a news conference said, we are expecting to contain the fire in the next 24 hours. The final count for loss of vegetation will be done after the fire is completely put out.

Pascal Shelutete, an official with TANAPA, during a news briefing earlier on Tuesday said, preliminary investigation showed that the fire was accidentally caused by porters serving climbers at Whona.

The fire erupted at Whona area, a resting place for climbers of the mountain using the Mandara and Horombo route. Mount Kilimanjaro, one of Tanzania’s leading tourist destinations, is about 5,895 meters above sea level

Poland is facing significant financial challenges as it grapples with an increasing budget deficit. This is largely due to higher expenses related to defence, social welfare, and servicing its national debt. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has created a tense geopolitical environment, prompting the Polish government to make substantial investments in military capabilities. While these expenditures aim to enhance national security, they are also straining the country's economi

Aug 293 min read

Denmark’s Economy Faces Turbulence as Novo Nordisk Struggles to Maintain Growth

Denmark is currently experiencing a pivotal economic shift. Recent reports reveal a dramatic reduction in the nation’s growth forecast for 2025, dropping from 3% to just 1.4%. This sharp decline can largely be attributed to challenges faced by Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical powerhouse best known for its weight-loss medication, Wegovy.

Aug 293 min read

German Migration Policy Shift Sparks International Condemnation as AfD Backs Union’s "Taboo-Breaking" Vote

A controversial move by Germany’s center-right Union bloc (CDU/CSU) to pass stricter migration policies with support from the far-right Alte

Jan 312 min read

Mt. Kilimanjaro wildfire destroys 28 sq km of vegetation

Recent Posts

Comments

Poland Faces Budget Deficit Challenges Amid Increased Defence Spending

Denmark’s Economy Faces Turbulence as Novo Nordisk Struggles to Maintain Growth

German Migration Policy Shift Sparks International Condemnation as AfD Backs Union’s "Taboo-Breaking" Vote