Sudan: Wildfires in Sudan’s Northern State Surge Tenfold, Palm Farmers Concerned

Delgo — 85 fruitful palm trees were ravaged by a fire in Delgo, Northern State, on Monday morning, just one month before the date harvest season. A limited fire also broke out in the nearby village of Gargoud but was quickly contained before it reached the palm groves.

A witness told Radio Dabanga that the fire “started in the weeds in the grove, then quickly spread to the palm trees.”

The fire was said to be caused by incorrect trash disposal. “A resident had cleaned the palm trees in the…