Crews Battle Fire On Mount Kilimanjaro

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Tanzanian authorities say 500 volunteers have been trying to put out a fire on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. A Tanzania National Parks statement said Tuesday that the volunteers have managed to limit the fire’s spread. Spokesman Pascal Shelutete says the cause of the fire has yet to be established. He doesn’t say how the fire that has been burning for more than a day has affected wildlife or vegetation. But he assures tourists of their safety. The mountain is popular with hikers and climbers.