See the Amazon rainforest wildfires that have politicians pointing fingers amid Brazil presidential elections

Muzammil Hussain October 20, 2026

A tree silhouetted against orange flame at night.

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months. A tree silhouetted against orange flame at night.

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.

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