Bushfires Threaten Gambia's Historic Sites, Officials Warn.
National Centre for Arts and Culture head Hassoum Ceesay reported Thursday that bushfires pose a serious risk to Gambian communities and heritage sites.
A recent fire damaged parts of the Wassu Stone Circles in Central River Region North. The site stands on UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage status.
Local guides, residents, and NCAC staff helped put out the flames. The fire burned plants and left black marks on the ancient stones before crews stopped it.
"We need to address bushfires across the board to protect people and property," Ceesay said.
NCAC plans to work with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre on repairs, aiming to prevent future fires at the site.
The center will teach local communities about fire safety. These efforts focus on protecting cultural landmarks for future generations.
Ceesay praised the quick action by nearby residents and stressed the need to guard heritage sites as key parts of the environment.
The NCAC chief outlined plans with UNESCO for emergency site repairs. Their work includes training communities to prevent fires near historic places.
National Centre for Arts and Culture head Hassoum Ceesay reported Thursday that bushfires pose a serious risk to Gambian communities and heritage sites.
A recent fire damaged parts of the Wassu Stone Circles in Central River Region North. The site stands on UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage status.
Local guides, residents, and NCAC staff helped put out the flames. The fire burned plants and left black marks on the ancient stones before crews stopped it.
"We need to address bushfires across the board to protect people and property," Ceesay said.
NCAC plans to work with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre on repairs, aiming to prevent future fires at the site.
The center will teach local communities about fire safety. These efforts focus on protecting cultural landmarks for future generations.
Ceesay praised the quick action by nearby residents and stressed the need to guard heritage sites as key parts of the environment.
The NCAC chief outlined plans with UNESCO for emergency site repairs. Their work includes training communities to prevent fires near historic places.
