Six firefighters tragically lost their lives while battling a bushfire in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, with two others currently in critical condition, as reported by emergency services on Monday. The fire, suspected to have been ignited by poachers attempting to trap animals, resulted in devastating consequences.
Three firefighters perished at the scene of the fire near the town of Boston, located approximately 130 kilometers inland from Durban. Despite efforts to save them, three more firefighters succumbed to their injuries shortly after being admitted to the hospital. Presently, one firefighter remains on a ventilator, while another is also in critical condition.
