# Wildfires in New Caledonia: Mont-Dore and Koné

> On October 25, 2026, two fires were still active in New Caledonia, with more than 250 hectares burned in Koné and 30 to 40 hectares in Mont-Dore, with firefighters remaining mobilized. On October 26, a water-bombing helicopter pilot intervening against the Saint-Louis fire in Mont-Dore was threatened by an armed individual; the government condemned these threats and the prosecutor was seized of the case. On November 5, several brush fires mobilized firefighters and civil protection in the Koné region, particularly between Netchaot and Néami, where homes were reportedly threatened and a water-bombing helicopter was to be deployed.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events, followed from 25 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 3 articles from 1 source (disaster, security); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 01:12.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Disaster, Security
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 25 October 2026 at 23:35
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 01:12
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/77-wildfires-in-new-caledonia-mont-dore-and-kone

## Timeline (3 events)

### 25 October 2026 — [Nouvelle-Calédonie : incendies en cours au Mont-Dore et à Koné](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1197-nouvelle-caledonie-incendies-en-cours-au-mont-dore-et-a-kone.md)

Deux incendies sont toujours actifs, plus de 250 hectares ayant brûlé à Koné et 30 à 40 hectares au Mont-Dore, les pompiers restant mobilisés.

1 sources, 1 articles · Mont-Dore et Koné

### 27 October 2026 — [Mont-Dore : un pilote d'hélicoptère bombardier d'eau menacé par un individu armé](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1380-mont-dore-un-pilote-d-helicoptere-bombardier-d-eau-menace-par-un-individu-arme.md)

Un pilote d'hélicoptère bombardier d'eau participant à la lutte contre l'incendie de Saint-Louis au Mont-Dore a été menacé par un individu armé. Le gouvernement a condamné ces menaces et le procureur a été saisi.

1 sources, 1 articles · Mont-Dore

### 5 November 2026 — [Nouvelle-Calédonie : plusieurs feux de brousse dans la région de Koné](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9841-nouvelle-caledonie-plusieurs-feux-de-brousse-dans-la-region-de-kone.md)

Plusieurs incendies mobilisent les pompiers et la sécurité civile dans la région de Koné, notamment entre Netchaot et Néami. Des habitations seraient menacées et un hélicoptère bombardier d'eau doit être engagé.

1 sources, 1 articles · Koné

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