Amazon burning: Smoke travels nearly 3000 km to black out Sao Paulo in middle of the day
- 5 years ago
Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have hit a record number this year, according to research carried out by Brazil’s space research centre (INPE).
It cites 72,843 fires, marking an increase of 83% compared to 2018 — the highest since records began in 2013.
It cites 72,843 fires, marking an increase of 83% compared to 2018 — the highest since records began in 2013.