Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean has been on fire for nearly a month, affecting over 55% of its area. The island, uninhabited but home to researchers since the 1980s, has seen evacuations to Réunion Island. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and strong winds, have impacted wildlife and research operations. A reconnaissance mission has been launched to secure the settlement and assess the damage. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)