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Lightning sparks wildfires in Etosha National Park
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Wildfires caused by lightning strikes have broken out in Namibia's Etosha National Park. Authorities have deployed additional firefighting resources and confirmed that no animals have been harmed.
Why it matters
Protecting biodiversity in major national parks is critical for environmental conservation and the tourism economy.
WILDFIRES have been raging in Etosha National Park since Wednesday.
The Ministry of Environment revealed that the fires were caused by lightning in the Halali area, as well as in the Kamaseb and Tsam blocks.
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