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Ricardo Ribeiro warns that over 96% of rural fires are caused by humans

Now2 September 2026 at 19:36

Ricardo Ribeiro, a specialist in the field, warned that over 96% of rural fires have a human origin. The specialist emphasized that the vast majority of forest fires result from human actions, whether through negligence or intent. Regarding the throwing of cigarette butts, Ricardo Ribeiro warned that, although the individual ignition percentage is low, cigarette butts should never be thrown out of windows, as they can be responsible for triggering a fire.

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