Namibia: Environment ministry allows public assistance as Etosha fire rages on – News

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has granted permission for an external team to help fight the fire currently raging at Etosha National Park.

This was after the ministry initially said it was relying on staff and troops from the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) only to put out the fire.

Parks deputy director Naambo Iipinge has confirmed that Veldbrande Namibia has been granted permission join the park’s teams on the ground.

“I grant permission for you and your team to enter…