Brazil: Residents concerned about the smoke-filled air from wildfires in capital - Video
The usually clear skies of Brazil's capital, Brasilia have been replaced by a thick haze of smoke, causing significant concern among residents.
The smoke, originating from widespread fires in the region, has led to a noticeable decline in air quality, prompting health warnings and a sense of unease in the community.
According to Lucas Albanaz, a doctor who spoke to AFP, "It seems that these past days, everyone noticed an increase, particularly related to respiratory illnesses, conjunctivitis—everything associated."
A resident, Adoaldo Dias Alencar, who also shared his health risk said "After I arrived, it all started again. A cough. A runny nose, difficulty breathing, and so on."
In response to the crisis, the government has mobilised firefighting efforts and is working to control the spread of the fires. Officials are also investigating the causes, with some attributing the blazes to illegal land-clearing practices.
Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, told local media on Monday, August 26 that Soldiers and firefighters stayed on high alert to "prevent the reignition" of fires from, anticipating a spell of dry weather.
