Nica Richards

Compiled by Nica Richards

Journalist


IN PICS: Letaba Camp shop destroyed in mystery blaze

Firefighting teams from Olifants and Phalaborwa were dispatched to tend to the fire on Wednesday night, and worked to bring the blaze under control into the early hours of Thursday morning. 


Substantial damage has been done to the Letaba Camp in the Kruger National Park, after a fire broke out and consumed the TV room and shop at the camp. 

The fire raging at Letaba Camp’s shop. Photo: Twitter/@SANParksKNP

No injuries were reported, but the cause of the fire remains unknown. Investigations have commenced, South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed on Thursday. 

Photo: Twitter/@SANParksKNP
What remains of the shop in Letaba Camp. Photo: Twitter/@SANParksKNP

Firefighting teams from Olifants and Phalaborwa were dispatched to tend to the fire on Wednesday night, and worked to bring the blaze under control into the early hours of Thursday morning. 

Photo: Lowvelder
Firefighters battle the Letaba Camp shop blaze. Photo: Lowvelder

(Compiled by Nica Richards)

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