A shocking case of possible arson, still officially being called a forest fire, has caused irreparable damage to the ancient moai statues on Easter Island. A fire on Easter Island has caused extensive damage to the UNESCO-recognized moai statues ( Municipality of Rapa Nui )Nature’s Fury or Man-Made Chaos? ( Municipality of Rapa Nui )Rapa Nui Mayor Pedro Edmunds Paoa told the Chilean broadcaster Radio PAUTA that he believed the fire wasn't an accident. There is no money to prevent fires on Easter Island in the more than 32,000 archaeological sites. Top image: The famous moai statues of Easter Island have been damaged by a fire that is under investigation.

Source: Forbes October 09, 2022 18:10 UTC