Piton de la Fournaise: Residents of Saint-Philippe Frustrated by the Influx of Visitors

In Saint-Philippe, the behavior of visitors at the volcano site has caused frustration among local residents after more than a month of eruptions attracting numerous curious onlookers. These visitors often come in large numbers to enjoy the spectacle, frequently without regard for those living nearby, disrupting their daily lives.

Issues like poor parking, noise from engines, and litter have intensified, especially at night when the volcano lights up the landscape. "They don't have a sense of time."