In the first 45 days of the year alone, more than two thousand occurrences were recorded, an increase of more than 370% when compared to the same period last year
Between February 17 and 18, the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department (CBMERJ) was called to deal with more than 560 fires in vegetation areas. This alarming number reflects a significant increase in occurrences, which already exceed 2,000 in the first 45 days of 2025, compared to only 700 in the same period of the previous year.
Colonel Tarciso, who holds the position of CBMERJ Commander-General, stressed that forest fires grew more than 370% compared to 2024. On the 17th, we fought 312 forest fire outbreaks. This corresponds, when compared to the same period last year, to an increase of more than 370%. Maritime rescues increased by over 120%, ”he said.
According to information from the State Center for Monitoring and Natural Disasters (CEMADEN-RJ), the risk of forest fires remains high in several areas, including the state capital. This situation requires extra attention from the authorities and the population.
The Municipality of It is classified at heat level 4, which indicates the possibility of extreme temperatures, between 40 ° C and 44 ° C, for a period of at least three consecutive days.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Victor Oliveira
