The Malagasy gendarmerie estimated the area of the Ranomafana national park burned at nearly 25 ha. The Ifanadiana MP requested a helicopter to put out the fire.
A critical situation
A particularly devastating fire broke out in Ranomafana National Park located in the Ambohimhasoa district in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. According to the local gendarmerie, around 25 hectares of forest have already been destroyed. Law enforcement teams, supported by residents, are fighting tirelessly to contain thefire. Fires continue to threaten another part of the park in the neighboring district of Ifanadiana. “If we cannot control the fires, they could spread to an even larger area.”warned a senior official with the gendarmerie. Faced with the scale of the situation, the elected deputy of Ifanadiana, Haja Dinah, challenged the authorities on social networks. He requested logistical support, including the intervention of a helicopter to help contain the flames, reports the site 2424.mg.
A disaster with multiple consequences
Ranomafana National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a jewel of Malagasy biodiversity. These fires constitute a major ecological disaster, threatening unique ecosystems and endemic species. During her visit to the region, Viviane Dewa, Minister of Tourism and Crafts, expressed her concern. “These forests are essential for our tourism offering and for local crafts.”she blurted. The destruction of these natural resources could have significant economic and social repercussions for the region, which depends largely on ecotourism and artisanal products.
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