Namibia has deployed soldiers, helicopters and water tankers to contain wildfires that have swept through more than a third of Etosha National Park, one of the country’s leading tourist attractions, Reuters reported.

The fires, which started on September 22, have scorched about 775,163 hectares, according to Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel. Flames have spread from the park’s southwest into central and western areas, while grazing land along the northern border with Angola has also been damaged.

Officials said strong winds and parched vegetation continue to hinder containment, with assessments of wildlife and grazing losses still under way.

Etosha, in northern Namibia, is a key draw for international visitors seeking elephants, rhinos and lions. Tourism provides a vital source of foreign exchange, and extended disruption during the peak travel season from June to October could affect government revenue and rural livelihoods.