Once again, the Amazon is burning, and the fire is spreading uncontrollably. In Brazil, the most concerning situation is in the state of São Paulo, where nearly fifty cities are on high alert due to the proximity of the fires. Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva has confirmed that more than 30 investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fires. At least two people have been arrested. Brazilian Civil Defense has sent humanitarian aid, including mattresses, water, and basic food baskets, to some of the areas hit hardest by the fires. The high temperatures at the start of the … Continue reading Amazon Fires Rage: 2,300 Blazes Recorded in São Paulo as 50 Cities Declare High Alert