Forest Fires in Brazil Surge by Over 1600 in Just Two Days

Experts have registered 1,663 new forest fires in Brazil on Thursday and Friday, half of which are in the Amazon rainforest, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), as reported by ria.ru.

It is known that throughout the year, a total of 78,400 forest fires have broken out in Brazil, marking the highest number since 2013.

Following international criticism, the country's authorities have deployed armed forces to carry out firefighting efforts. European Council President Donald Tusk has stated that the organization is ready to provide financial assistance to Brazil in combating the fires in the Amazon rainforest. This willingness has also been echoed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Recently, reports indicated a record number of fires in the humid tropical forests of the Amazon. The Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world and plays a vital role in absorbing various gas emissions. It also slows down global warming globally.

Critics blame the record increase in the number of fires on President Jair Bolsonaro, who they claim does not stop deforestation and encourages farmers to expand their territories. French President Emmanuel Macron has termed the forest fires an international crisis and criticized Bolsonaro for failing to fulfill commitments on climate issues.