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2024.06.25 07:18 GMT+8

'Out of control fires' in Brazil wetlands spark state of emergency

Updated 2024.06.25 07:18 GMT+8
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Regional authorities in Brazil on Monday declared a state of emergency as the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetlands, faces "out of control fires," according to a decree.

The surge of fires before the peak of the dry season has raised alarm for the Pantanal, which extends into Bolivia and Paraguay and is home to a rich array of wildlife, including the world's highest density of jaguars. 

Source(s): AFP
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