The fires at Maïdo

Since last October 25th, a fire has ravaged the coastal highlands of the west of Réunion Island, in the heart of the National Park. About 40 of the people who live in the areas of Roche Plate and Les Orangers have had to be evacuated.

Incendie du Maïdo, Parc national de La Réunion, Marc Salamolard

Their impact on the flora and fauna are particularly worrying.

To learn more, download the information posted on the Park’s website.

Incendies du Maïdo, des impacts multiples et graves après 5 jours