Mount Kenya wildfire destroys 8,700 hectares of vegetation

A wildfire has devastated Mount Kenya's moorlands, burning 8,700 hectares of vegetation over seven days. 8,700 hectares of vegetation destroyed. of vegetation destroyed. The fire was confirmed by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust and efforts involve multiple agencies including the Kenya Forest Service and Kenya Wildlife Service . and efforts involve multiple agencies including the and . The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and high temperatures, impacting areas towards Marania Forest and Chogoria.