very shocking and sad news to report from the iconic volcano moai quarry site --
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The iconic Easter Island statues have been damaged in a fire, authorities say
October 7, 20222:26 PM ET
The famous statues on Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island — have suffered "irreparable" damage in a fire, local authorities said.
A photo shared by the municipality of Rapa Nui on social media shows several charred statues in the aftermath of a blaze that swept through around 250 acres of an area called Rano Raraku, which includes the stone sculptures known as moai.
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