From The Straits Times · · 30s
Amazon fires surge in Brazil
Brazil's Amazon fires spike 253% in October due to El Nino and climate change.
In brief
Brazil's Amazon fires spike 253% in October due to El Nino and climate change. Brazil's Amazon fires surged 253% in October 2026, causing health issues and emergency declarations. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Amazon fires surge
Brazil's Amazonas state saw 1,679 fires in first two weeks of October 2026.
Smoke causes health issues
Smoke from fires triggered respiratory problems and emergency declarations in 36 municipalities.
El Nino and climate change
El Nino, predicted strongest on record, and climate change fueled the fire surge.
The main idea
Brazil's Amazon fires surged 253% in October 2026, causing health issues and emergency declarations.
