The devastation overwhelming the Amazon rainforest has reached catastrophic proportions, likened to historic disasters, compounded by extreme drought and destructive agricultural practices.
In this remote camp, Lt Col Victor Paulo Rodrigues de Souza described the hellscape of charred land and smoke as reminiscent of Hiroshima, amidst their fight against rampant forest fires.
The systemic assault on the Amazon by illegal loggers and land grabbers aims to transform vast areas into farmland, exacerbated by climatic conditions leading to unprecedented fire outbreaks.
Over 40 days have seen relentless burning, with dire air quality impacting the firefighters' ability to breathe, highlighting both the environmental struggle and the physical toll.
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