Wildfires In The Amazon Are Uniquely Difficult To Fight

The Amazon wildfires have gained international attention due to the unique challenges they present. The vast rainforest, covering over 2.5 million square miles, makes firefighting difficult. Brazil's National Institute for Space Research monitors fire activity via satellite, but many fires go unchecked due to the forest's size and inaccessibility. No single group is responsible for responding to these fires, but the Brazilian government's environmental institute primarily handles it. President Jair Bolsonaro has stated that resources are insufficient to combat the current outbreak, though military deployment is being considered. While some fires are normal, this year's fires are considered a global catastrophe.

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