Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Etosha National Park Wildfires Consume a Third of Area
Huge fires are burning in Etosha National Park in Namibia.
These fires have destroyed about a third of the park, which is a place where many animals live and tourists visit.
The fires have spread quickly due to strong winds.
Some animals, like antelope, have died, but a pangolin was rescued.
The government is using soldiers to help stop the fires and protect the park and surrounding areas from further damage.
Wildfires have destroyed about a third of Etosha National Park.
The fires have spread due to strong winds and dry vegetation.
Damage has occurred to grazing lands and communal areas.
Wildlife losses include confirmed antelope deaths; a pangolin was rescued.
Over 500 soldiers have been deployed to contain the blaze.
- Who
- Namibian authorities, Ministry of Environment
- What
- Wildfires consumed a significant portion of Etosha National Park.
- When
- Started approximately one week before publication.
- Where
- Etosha National Park, Namibia, and surrounding communal areas.
- Why
- Suspected cause: charcoal production activities, spread by wind and dry vegetation.
- Affected Area
- Etosha National Park and surrounding communal areas
- Percentage Burned (Park)
- Approximately 34%
- Area (Park)
- Approximately 20,000 square kilometers
- Start Date
- A week ago (from publication date)
- Cause (Suspected)
- Charcoal production activities
- Wildlife Losses
- Confirmed antelope deaths, pangolin rescue
- Personnel Deployed
- Over 500 soldiers