NewzA wildfire has consumed approximately 8,700 hectares of vegetation on the slopes of Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa at 5,199 meters. The blaze has been active for one week, according to reports from the Rhino Foundation.
The incident affects the ecosystem surrounding the peak, which is surpassed in height only by Mount Kilimanjaro, located in neighboring Tanzania at 5,895 meters. Authorities and conservation groups are currently monitoring the impact of the fire in the region.
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