Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life
- SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this month.
- Fire counts across the biome, which have been near historic lows this year, have tripled since Oct.
- 4, when Brazilians voted in the first round of national elections.
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- SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this month.
- Fire counts across the biome, which have been near historic lows this year, have tripled since Oct.
- 4, when Brazilians voted in the first round of national elections.
Sources: ABC News