Dezastru în Amazonul brazilian: incendiile au crescut cu 253%, școli închise, iar autoritățile suspectează incendieri intenționate

In the first two weeks of October 2026, fires in the Brazilian Amazon surged by 253%, with 1,679 recorded incidents in Amazonas. This increase occurs despite the rainy season, which typically reduces fire risks. The fires are exacerbated by drought, high temperatures, and human activities, leading to air quality issues in several areas. Manaus, the state capital, has seen public events canceled and schools closed due to smoke. At least 36 municipalities declared a state of emergency. Experts attribute the situation to climate phenomena like El Niño and ongoing climate change, warning of severe impacts on biodiversity and public health. The Brazilian government is deploying aircraft and teams to combat the fires, suspecting some may be intentionally set for land clearing.