Amazon fires: 36 municipalities in emergency, Manaus suspends outdoor events

The Brazilian state has declared a state of emergency in 36 municipalities due to Amazon fires, with smoke from the blazes prompting Manaus to suspend municipal outdoor events. The scale of the emergency suggests an active and severe fire season, though the specific extent of burned area and containment efforts remain unclear. This underscores the ongoing environmental and public-health impact of Amazon deforestation and drought.