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Kruger National Park
Media Release: Man Arrested For Starting Fire In KNP
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Date: 2nd August 2007
A middle aged man was arrested for starting a fire in the Kruger National Park (KNP) at midday today.
A middle aged man was arrested for starting a fire in the Kruger National Park (KNP) at midday today.
The man was caught setting a fire near Phabeni Entrance Gate by KNP Rangers after he had set three other fires along the road between the gate and Skukuza Rest Camp.
Arson charges have been laid against him, and he is being held in the cells at Skukuza Police Station.
The fire set by the suspect was still burning at 16:00 and the extent of the burnt area has yet to be determined.
Issued by:
Raymond Travers, Media Relations Practitioner, Kruger National Park. Contact: Tel: 013 735 4116, cell: 082 908 2677 or email: raymondt@sanparks.org
Enquiries:
William Mabasa, HOD: Public Relations and Communications, Kruger National Park. Contact: Tel: 013 735 4363, cell: 082 807 3919 or email: williamm@sanparks.org
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