A fire broke out this Monday, November 11 in the middle of the forest, near Pic Malaoui. The firefighters have been notified but the intervention could prove difficult.
A major forest fire broke out this Monday, November 11 in the morning, near Malaoui Peak (or Gendarme's Hat). Firefighters are currently locating the fire, which is unknown whether it is on the Dumbéa side or the Mont-Dore side.
“The fire will be difficult to treat, it is only accessible by helicopter”explains Captain Bruno Chitussi, head of department at the Dumbéa rescue center. The request for intervention of a device has already been submitted. Firefighters from Mont-Dore were also sent to reconnoiter.
The fire is all the more worrying as it runs alongside a path popular with hikers, in the middle of a public holiday. It is currently impossible to know if there are people in the perimeter of the forest fire.
If you are in the area yourself, do not stay in the direction of the smoke, move and call the gendarmerie on 17 to be taken care of.
More information to come…
