Kenya: Aberdare Forest Fire Rages for Fourth Day, Hundreds of Acres Destroyed

Kenya: Aberdare Forest Fire Rages for Fourth Day, Hundreds of Acres Destroyed

Nairobi -- A fire that has ravaged sections of the Aberdare Forest in Nyandarua County for four consecutive days has destroyed more than 200 acres of forest land, prompting intensified efforts to contain the blaze.

Aberdare Forest inferno: Fire ravages hundreds of acres for fourth day

A wildfire near Kinangop Peak in Aberdare National Park has burned for four days, threatening water catchment areas and devastating over 200 acres of forest.

Aberdare Forest Fire Rages for Fourth Day, Hundreds of Acres Destroyed

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 1 – A fire that has ravaged sections of the Aberdare Forest in Nyandarua County for four consecutive days has destroyed more than 200 acres of forest land, prompting intensified efforts to contain the blaze. The fire was first reported around Kinangop Peak on August 28 before spreading to other sections of the forest, with strong winds making it difficult for firefighting teams to bring it under control. The Kenya Wildlife Ser…

Fire ravages section of Aberdare Forest

A fire outbreak has consumed hundreds of acres of Aberdare Forest. Nyandarua County Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) Warden Paul Wambugu says the responders are fighting the inferno which started three days ago. Nyandarua County Environment CEC Wachira Mugo described the fire as huge at the west part of the forest. “The fire is fast approaching catchment areas supplying water to Lake Ol Bolosatt and Ol Kalou town,” said Mr Mugo. “We request for urg…