# Amazon fires surge in Brazil

> Brazil's Amazon fires spike 253% in October due to El Nino and climate change.
- Title: Amazon fires surge in Brazil · The Straits Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/fires-surge-in-brazils-amazon-fueled-by-el-nino-and-climate-change
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:55:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, amazon, el nino, climate change, fires, amazonas, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Amazon fires surged 253% in October 2026, causing health issues and emergency declarations.