
Smoke has been spreading through nearby communities since Wednesday (5); cause is still unknown
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The fire occurs close to a quilombola community located on the banks of the Aporema River. The region's economy is based on traditional activities, and part of the families' income and food depends on local production.
A large forest fire has hit a forested area in the district of Aporema, in Tartarugalzinho, and has been worrying residents of the region since last Wednesday (5). The main concern is the amount of smoke spreading into nearby communities.
There is still no information about what caused the fire. According to the Fire Department, teams remain in the region to fight the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas.
The work is carried out by agents from Operation Amapá Verde and Prevfogo, who work in an integrated manner to fight the fire and delimit the affected area.
The fire occurs close to a quilombola community located on the banks of the Aporema River. The region's economy is based on traditional activities, and part of the families' income and food depends on local production.

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