{"id":37188,"date":"2026-11-14T19:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=37188"},"modified":"2026-11-14T19:23:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:23:39","slug":"brazylia-5000-lisovykh-pozhezh-para","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/brazylia-5000-lisovykh-pozhezh-para\/","title":{"rendered":"There are over 5,000 fires in Brazil: a state of emergency has been declared in the state of Par\u00e1"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 120-day environmental and climate state of emergency has been declared in the Brazilian state of Par\u00e1 due to large-scale forest fires and severe drought. Since the beginning of November 2026, satellites have recorded more than 5,000 fire hotspots in the region, and over the past 48 hours \u2013 as of 13 November \u2013 there have been around 700 active fires. The relevant decree was signed on 11 November by the state\u2019s governor, Hana Hassan Tuma. Subsequently, the authorities introduced an additional 180-day state of emergency in the areas most affected by the fires. This was reported by the Par\u00e1 state government and the AFP news agency, citing Brazil\u2019s National Institute for Space Research (INPE).<\/p>\n

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Over 5,000 fires in the first two weeks of November<\/h2>\n

According to the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), more than 5,000 fires have been recorded in the state of Par\u00e1 since the beginning of November. This is almost as many as there were in the whole of November 2025.<\/p>\n

In the 48 hours leading up to the AFP report of 13 November, around 700 cases remained active in the region fires<\/a>. The situation is exacerbated by a prolonged drought, which has dried out the vegetation and created conditions conducive to the rapid spread of fire.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian authorities attribute the worsening of natural conditions to the El Ni\u00f1o climate phenomenon. This is accompanied by a rise in sea temperatures in the equatorial Pacific and affects rainfall patterns in South America.<\/p>\n

According to experts, the current fire season could prove to be particularly challenging, with the highest level of fire activity predicted for December. Whilst drought contributes to the spread of fires, it does not in itself explain the cause of every fire.<\/p>\n

The use of fire has been banned in 31 municipalities<\/h2>\n

Decree No. 5.767, signed by the Governor Hana Hassan Touma<\/strong> On 11 November, he declared a state of environmental emergency across the whole of the state of Par\u00e1.<\/p>\n

For a period of 120 days, the authorities are suspending the issue of new permits for the use of fire. Additional restrictions are in place in 31 municipalities, including restrictions on the burning of vegetation, the clearing of agricultural land and the renewal of pastures.<\/p>\n

The areas affected by the restrictions include Santar\u00e9m, Altamira, Itaituba, Novo Progresso and S\u00e3o Felis do Xingu.<\/p>\n

Exceptions are provided for certain fire prevention measures, scientific research and traditional farming, in accordance with the established rules. Offenders face administrative, civil or criminal liability.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of rescue workers have been mobilised to tackle the fires<\/h2>\n

To strengthen firefighting<\/a> The authorities have sent a further 35 firefighters to the Santar\u00e9m district. They have joined the teams working as part of Operation F\u00eanix to prevent and extinguish wildfires.<\/p>\n

On 13 November, the Brazilian Government confirmed additional support for the state of Par\u00e1. According to official figures, federal agencies have already mobilised:<\/p>\n