Since Wednesday, January 15, a fire has continued to ravage part of Amsterdam Island, a district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). The fire, initially declared near the scientific buildings of Pointe Bénédicte, quickly spread to the vegetation, directly threatening the Martin-de-Viviès Base (WAP FRA-Ø3), located 2.5 km away.
No information is available at this stage on the origin of the fire, as this question is not an immediate priority. The fire came dangerously close to the Base during the day on January 16. Although the buildings have been spared at this stage, the surrounding vegetation is severely affected. Several critical infrastructures were damaged, including pipes, the fire main and the power supply to the water treatment systems. This fire also threatens major scientific facilities. Located on Pointe Bénédicte, the Research Station monitors background air pollution, greenhouse gases and aerosols, which are crucial for the IPCC’s work. Pictures Credit to: Rémi Chazot
Now, it seems that emegerncy is gone an 31 people of the personnel at the Base safe and well recovered.
Thanks and credit to: https://taaf.fr/actualite/nouvelle-mise-a-jour-sur-lincendie-en-cours-sur-lile-amsterdam/