Municipalities in the south of Amazonas face a significant increase in fires amid the drought that hits the state.
According to the government, the drought is expected to be more severe than that recorded in 2023.
In Lábrea, for example, hot spots have had a direct impact on the health of the population, who complain about the poor air quality.
According to data from the BDQueimadas Program, from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), Amazonas recorded, from January 1st until this Tuesday (6), 6,173 hot spots.
Last year, in the same period, the state recorded 2,902 fires, an increase of 112%.
The tendency is for this increase to continue during the intense heat of the Amazon summer, which is already affecting the region.
The Lábrea Environmental Secretariat reported that it has intensified its work to raise awareness among the population.
The Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM) and brigade members are fighting fires recorded in the region.

Source: Amazon Agency