Simien Mountains Fire is out of control, say regional authorities. Critical voices in social media tend to see the fire on Ethiopia’s two national parks in less than a week as suspicious. borkenaMarch 29,2019Consisting of Ras Dejen (also known as Ras Dashen), the highest peak over 4,530 meters above sea level, Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains in the North Western parts of the country has been one of the major tourist attractions. UNESCO called the Simien National Park, which is part of Semien Mountains, as “one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.” The park is also known for its endemic animals the Walia ibex, Chilada baboon, and the Simien fox. Cause of the fire is believed to be arson but no suspects are in custody so far, according to the region’s state media.

Source: Ethiopian News March 30, 2019 00:12 UTC