A confetti of 58 km² lost in the Indian Ocean, plagued by flames. Amsterdam Island, one of the most isolated places in the world, is now ravaged by a fire that covers almost half of its area. Faced with its extreme isolation, located nearly 3,000 km south-east of Reunion, the French authorities decided not to intervene, judging the operation too complex. A decision that arouses concerns, especially for scientific equipment installed on site.
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French southern lands: Amsterdam Island ravaged by a destructive fire
