00:00More than 4 million acres of the Brazilian Amazon burned in just eight months of 2026.
00:05That is 460,000 acres more than during the same period last year.
00:10This follows a dramatic decline in 2025, when the Amazon recorded its lowest burned area since 1985.
00:17So why are fires increasing again?
00:20Drought and rising temperatures dry out rainforest vegetation.
00:24Fires used to clear farmland can then spread into surrounding forests.
00:28Forecasters are also watching for a possible strong El Nino, which could increase drought risks.
00:33But there is some positive news.
00:35Amazon deforestation fell to a 10-year low during the first half of 2026.
00:40Indigenous communities are also helping protect forests through drone monitoring, fire alerts, and firefighting teams.
00:47The challenge now is to prevent dry conditions and land-clearing fires from triggering another severe fire season.
00:54Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
