Burned area by August drops 74% compared to last year
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Burned area by August drops 74% compared to last year

Jornal de Negócios3 September 2026 at 08:40

In the first eight months of this year, approximately 67 thousand hectares were consumed by fire across the country. This number represents a significant decrease compared to the same period last year.

According to the data mentioned in the article, last year 254 thousand hectares burned until August, which means a 74% reduction in burned area.

The rain and mild temperatures recorded in August were determinant for this significant decrease in forest fires.

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