[PICTURES] Fire in Kruger destroys Letaba shop, staff facilities
A fire in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has destroyed the Letaba rest camp's shop and some staff facilities.
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the fire occurred on Wednesday and was brought under control the same day.
A staff television room was gutted by the blaze along with the shop.
"The cause of the fire is still being investigated and an update will be provided in due course," said SANParks' Ike Phaatla.
Reacting to the news, the Managing Executive of KNP, Gareth Coleman said: “We are grateful that no life was lost and no staff nor visitors sustained any injuries."
He added: "We also extend our gratitude to the staff and emergency services team who contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to other structures."
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Guests who have bookings at Letaba will have to bring their own basic necessities until such time that a temporary shop has been set up.
This morning guests and staff are waking up to a horrible sight of the burnt TV room and Shop at Letaba camp. The fire was finally brought under control this morning without any casualties. Well done to all involved. Investigations into the cause of the fire have commenced. pic.twitter.com/QYhOyLtJpN
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) September 10, 2020
1/ [MEDIA RELEASE] FIRE BROKE OUT AT LETABA SHOP
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) September 10, 2020
Kruger National Park (KNP), management today confirmed that a fire broke out from the shop storeroom at Letaba Rest Camp and completely gutted the shop as well as the staff television room yesterday, 09 September 2020 in the /..
