Rutsiro Forest Devastated by Wild Fire

{{Rutsiro district authorities are still investigating the cause of fire that destroyed vast area of Rutsiro forest on Sunday.}}

The district Mayor Gaspard Byukusenge told media that 6 hectares of forest had been burnt down after a wild fire that started on Sunday night spread quickly.

Byukusenge says Part of the destroyed forest belonged to the government.

However, local sources estimated the extent of fire destruction to over 20hectares.

Area residents extinguished the fire after several hours battling with the fire using all means available.

The Mayor hinted that the district authority is considering banning chacoal burning which also contributes to such wild fires.

“As we continue our efforts to mobilise the population against anything that can cause wild fires, we are also considering other options so as to ensure we limit such incidents,” the mayor said.

{Newtimes}