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Ongos fire destroys 4 700 hectares
About 4 700 hectares of land have been affected by the veld fire in the Ongos area.
The Namibian13 Aug 2026, 03:47 pm
About 4 700 hectares of land have been affected by the veld fire in the Ongos area.
City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says preliminary data from the directorate of forestry under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism shows the extent of the damage.
Originally published by The Namibian on 13 Aug 2026, 03:47 pm. View original article