Environment ministry urges precautions against wildfires

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2025-05-22

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WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has urged Namibians to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions against wildfires.
This follows a fuel load assessment conducted across the country, which found that the fuel load is high and the risk of wildfires is currently imminent.
In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry emphasised the dangers that wildfires pose to both natural ecos...

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