Wildfire containment

Wildfires that scorched large areas of Etosha National Park and surrounding regions have been contained, the government has confirmed. The fire, which broke out on 22 September, destroyed nearly a third of the park despite days of firefighting efforts involving volunteers, soldiers, and helicopters. Authorities estimate that more than 775,000 hectares inside the park and another 171,000 hectares outside its borders were burned. The park, which covers 22,935 square kilometers, […]