Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:53 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 3 sources

Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change

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Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change

El Niño, climate change and human activity are fueling a surge in fires deep ‌in Brazil's Amazon this month, as firefighters race to contain blazes whose smoke is choking residents and causing events to be cancelled in nearby towns.