A wildfire has swept across Mount Hanang in Tanzania, destroying large areas of vegetation. The blaze, which caused panic among local residents, is confirmed by authorities to be a bushfire and not volcanic activity.
The Regional Commissioner dismissed claims linking the fire to a volcano and said experts have been deployed to assess the damage and determine the cause. Firefighting teams and local volunteers are working to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby villages.
Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and avoid areas near the mountain while the assessment and firefighting efforts continue. They also warned of the dangers of uncontrolled fires in the region, especially during the dry season.
Environmental experts highlighted that such wildfires can have severe consequences on local ecosystems, destroying wildlife habitats and affecting water catchment areas.
This incident underscores the need for better fire prevention measures and community awareness to protect both people and the environment in Tanzania’s mountainous regions.
