Environment
Pará declares 120-day environmental emergency due to drought and wildfires
The measure suspends the use of fire in 31 municipalities to curb the spread of forest fires, allowing for the extraordinary mobilization of firefighters and coordination between state and federal agencies.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- The state government declared an environmental emergency and banned the use of fire in 31 municipalities to contain wildfires.
- Who is affected
- Residents, rural producers, and traditional communities in the 31 municipalities listed in the decree.
- What changes
- The use of fire for clearing areas and managing pastures is prohibited, with authorization granted for the redeployment of firefighters between regions.
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Sources
- Pará decreta emergência ambiental de 120 dias por seca e queimadas — CNN Brasil
- Pará decreta emergência ambiental e climática devido à seca — Estadão — Brasil
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