Fire brought under control within an hour in Zombitse park
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L'Express de Madagascar
A fire affected the southern part of the Zombitse-Vohibasia protected area on 10 November 2026 before being brought under control within an hour. Residents of Andranomaitso and Madagascar National Parks put out the fire around 2.30pm, while investigations continue, according to the park manager.
The fire that broke out on 10 November 2026 in the southern part of the Zombitse-Vohibasia protected area, Madagascar, was brought under control within an hour thanks to the mobilisation of residents of Andranomaitso and teams from Madagascar National Parks (MNP), according to L’Express de Madagascar. The fire was completely extinguished around 2.30pm the same day, according to the manager of the protected area.
The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the fire are still being investigated by officials, who are continuing inquiries to determine its causes and identify any possible individuals responsible, L’Express de Madagascar reports. MNP is calling on the public to increase vigilance, particularly around National Roads, and is asking witnesses to a fire to contact the toll-free number 955 to enable a rapid response, according to the newspaper.
L’Express de Madagascar reports that fire risks are particularly concerning in the south of the country during the dry season, while weather forecasts are indicating conditions favourable to drought and fire.
