Forest fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to their lowest level since records began in 1985, with 3.1 million hectares burned in 2025. MapBiomas links the decline to lower deforestation, weather that limited burning and stronger local prevention, although researchers warn a possible strong El Niño could raise fire risk again.
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Amazon fires hit record low as forest protection gains ground

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Forest fires in Brazil’s Amazon dropped to their lowest level since records began in 1985, with 3.1 million hectares burned in 2025. MapBiomas links the decline to lower deforestation, weather that limited burning and stronger local prevention, although researchers warn a possible strong El Niño could raise fire risk again.

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