Letaba camp’s shop in KNP gutted in a fire
A fire broke out in the storeroom of the shop at Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Wednesday evening.
KNP management confirmed in a statement that the fire completely gutted the shop as well as the staff television room.
“Staff members at Letaba and Olifants camps as well as the fire and rescue team from Phalaborwa managed to contain the fire before it could spread to other structures linked to the shop building; but the shop and staff television room could not be saved,” read the statement.
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. 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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The fire was brought under control on Thursday morning without any casualties.
Guests who have bookings at Letaba are urged to bring their own basic necessities until such time that a temporary shop has been set up.
Management said the cause of the fire was still being investigated and an update will be provided in due course.
