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Amazon Wildfires Plummet 65% Amid Rainy Season Revival

9/11/2025

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Story summary

A historic drought in the Amazon Basin in 2024 caused extensive wildfires.
Wildfires have decreased by 65% this year, the lowest since monitoring began.
MapBiomas provides data on fire activity in the Amazon.
Improved conditions result from a sustained rainy season and increased community caution.
Brazil sees a 54% reduction in burned areas, with COP30 hosted by President Luiz Inacio da Silva in Belem in three months, aiming to end Amazon deforestation by 2030.

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Story summary

A historic drought in the Amazon Basin in 2024 caused extensive wildfires.
Wildfires have decreased by 65% this year, the lowest since monitoring began.
MapBiomas provides data on fire activity in the Amazon.
Improved conditions result from a sustained rainy season and increased community caution.
Brazil sees a 54% reduction in burned areas, with COP30 hosted by President Luiz Inacio da Silva in Belem in three months, aiming to end Amazon deforestation by 2030.