A fire is continuing to burn on Kilimanjaro's south side

Video. Firefighters continue battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, according to Tanzanian officials.

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, according to Tanzanian officials.

The blaze began on Friday evening near the Karanga site used by climbers ascending the famous peak. It's located at about 4,000 metres, on its south side.

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