Brazil's Amazon is under siege as thick smoke from raging wildfires blankets the region, causing residents to gasp for air. 😷🔥
Communities across the Amazon rainforest, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetland, and even the state of Sao Paulo are experiencing heavy smoke in recent days. The fires are not just destroying the lush landscapes but also taking a toll on people's health.
In the Amazonian town of Labrea, 60-year-old farmer Fátima Silva shares her struggle:
\"I am not well. I am feeling short of breath, my throat hurts, my eyes need eye drops, I can't go out on the street, I can't go anywhere because everything is white with smoke,\" Silva told The Associated Press in a voice note. \"My grandchildren, my children, everyone is getting sick. Today it got even worse. No one can stand it.\"
Residents are reporting symptoms like coughing, sore throats, and red eyes. The smoke is so dense that visibility is reduced, and daily activities are becoming increasingly difficult.
The wildfires are not just an environmental crisis but a health emergency affecting thousands. As the fires continue to spread, communities are calling for urgent action to protect their health and homes.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story and ways you can help. 🌿💚
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People in Brazil's Amazon are choking on smoke from wildfires
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