Brazil's Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland on earth, is currently experiencing a devastating situation as fires in June have shattered historical records for that month. Aerial images of the wetland depict smoke billowing and the vivid orange glow of burning fires, while closer inspection reveals the grim aftermath of charred wildlife, including alligators, monkeys, and snakes.
The National Institute of Space Research (INPE) in Brazil has reported a staggering 733 fires in the Pantanal biome this month alone, surpassing the previous record of 435 fires registered in June 2005. The state of Mato Grosso do Sul, which encompasses 60% of the Pantanal, is on high alert due to a 'danger' warning for an impending heatwave with temperatures expected to soar 5ºC above average for the next few days.
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