Fires under control in
the Kruger National Park
Following the raging fires in the Kruger National Park
According
to SANParks Acting Head of Communications, Reynold Thakhuli, the weather
condition has improved with a slight southerly wind blowing at the moment and it
expected to cool down as the day progresses.
Thakhuli
urged visitors to still exercise caution when approaching burnt areas,
particularly between Phabeni and Skukuza as there is still heavy smoke in those
areas and some fires are still burning but under control.
Visitors
urged to report any fire sightings to the nearest camp or gate and refrain from
starting more. At the moment there is no infrastructure damage but two young
giraffes and possibly a rhino have reported as injured due to the fires. “Area
surveillance is currently underway to determine if there are other casualties,”
said Thakhuli.
SANParks
conservation staff members and the Working for Fire teams are currently
managing all the fires and extinguishing potential new fires.
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