The Brazilian government has deployed almost 1,500 firefighters to combat the most severe drought in decades, threatening the Amazon rainforest with unprecedented fire levels.
As of now, there have been 59,000 fires in the forest, marking the highest number since 2008, despite previous drops in deforestation rates.
Environment Minister Marina Silva linked the intensity of the fires to human-caused climate disruption, warning that warming oceans and El Nino effects contribute significantly.
Porto Velho has been engulfed in smoke, leading to serious health concerns for its residents, highlighting the immediate impacts of the early and intense fire season.
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