Fire affects around 50 hectares of forest and approaches homes in the interior of Acre

According to deputy commander Laísa Mendonça, the team was called at around 7:52 pm. "The flames were very high and there was a risk of the fire spreading to the area where there were residences. Therefore, we prioritized the fight in that region", he explained.

The operation included three military firefighters, five firefighters from the city hall and the support of a water truck from the municipality. The teams carried out an initial assessment of the area to avoid further damage, and the initial suspicion is that the fire started from a fire on some land.

According to the military, the Fire Department recorded 72 fire incidents in the first 12 days of October in the Vale do Juruá region, in the interior of Acre. In the same period of 2025, 23 occurrences were recorded, resulting in an increase of 213%.

"Our population is alerted for this period, the prognosis we have for this quarter that started in September and runs until November, is still a dry quarter, and due to the climate changes caused by El Niño, it is very important to double our attention", he stated.

The deputy commander explained that the dry period favors the spread of flames and increases the risk of large fires. With the dry weather and the absence of rain, the flames would have spread and reached a larger area during the night.

"We also ask for the support of the population. Avoid setting fires on land or burning areas for cleaning during this dry period, as the flames can spread more quickly and put buildings at risk", warned the deputy commander.

In a statement this Tuesday (12), Rodrigues Alves City Hall warned the population about the risks of fires. According to the municipality, the practice can cause large fires, put lives at risk and cause environmental damage.

The municipality also highlighted that those responsible for fires may be subject to fines and other penalties provided for in the legislation. The guideline is to avoid fires and immediately contact the competent bodies when a fire is identified.