Kruger National Park Strengthens its Readiness for the Upcoming Fire Season
Kruger National Park is implementing management burns for the winter fire season which usually takes place between June and October. The park received...
Media Release: Details Of Fire In Kruger National Park
Fourteen members from the surrounding community who had been contracted to help cut grass as part of normal park management practice were caught up in the fire. Despite efforts from SANParks firefighters, the fourteen people could not be rescued and three SANParks rangers who were taking part in the rescue efforts also died. The fire is still raging.
SANParks will initiate an official enquiry into the circumstances of the fire.
No tourists were reported missing or injured.
Details on the situation will be released as more information becomes available.
A press conference is scheduled to take place at Skukuza at 15:00 this afternoon.
Enquiries
William Mabasa
Public Relations Manager
Kruger National Park
Tel: 013-735-4363; Cell: 082-807-3919
Or
Dr Salifou Siddo
Head: Communications
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Telephone: 012-426-5018
Email:[email protected]