Army sent to battle fire in Namibia tourist hotspot
Published: 9/28/2025

Namibia deploys army to combat devastating fire in Etosha National Park, a popular tourist destination known for its unique salt pan and endangered black rhinos. The fire, suspected to have originated from a charcoal production site outside the park, has spread rapidly over the past week, causing significant damage to wildlife habitats and killing at least nine antelope. Helicopters and hundreds of soldiers are being utilized to contain the blaze in this critical conservation area.



