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Public Ministry of Accounts calls for investigation into government action in combating fires in Amazonas

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The Public Ministry of Accounts of Amazonas asked the Court of Auditors of Amazonas to investigate the effectiveness of the state government's actions in combating fires and pollution in 2026, after a 244% increase in hot spots in September compared to the previous year.

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The increase in fires in Amazonas has been a recurring concern, with environmental and air quality impacts. In 2025, the state had already recorded high numbers of hot spots during the dry period.

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Public Ministry of Accounts calls for investigation into government action in combating fires in Amazonas

Representation from the Public Ministry of Accounts of Amazonas (MPC-AM) sent to the Court of Auditors of Amazonas (TCE-AM) cites a 244% increase in hot spots in September and calls for measures to prevent and combat fires.

By g1 AM — Manaus

The MPC-AM asked the TCE-AM to investigate whether the state government's actions against fires and pollution in 2026 are effective.

The initiative comes after an increase in fires. The state recorded 3,240 hot spots from September 1st to September 22nd, 2026, an increase of 244% compared to 2025.

The agency requests the creation of a situation room and inspection plans. The representation is being processed under the report of advisor Luís Fabian Pereira Barbosa.

What to Watch

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TCE-AM will open a formal investigation process into the government's actions in combating fires.
Very likely · Within weeks
The state government will be asked to present an emergency action plan to reduce hot spots.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What are the specific actions the state government is currently taking to combat the fires?
What is the budget allocated to fighting fires in 2026?
What are the goals established for reducing hot spots by the end of 2026?

Public Ministry of Accounts calls for investigation into government action in combating fires in Amazonas

Quick Look

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

The increase in fires in Amazonas has been a recurring concern, with environmental and air quality impacts. In 2025, the state had already recorded high numbers of hot spots during the dry period.

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Public Ministry of Accounts calls for investigation into government action in combating fires in Amazonas

By g1 AM — Manaus

The MPC-AM asked the TCE-AM to investigate whether the state government's actions against fires and pollution in 2026 are effective.

The initiative comes after an increase in fires. The state recorded 3,240 hot spots from September 1st to September 22nd, 2026, an increase of 244% compared to 2025.

The agency requests the creation of a situation room and inspection plans. The representation is being processed under the report of advisor Luís Fabian Pereira Barbosa.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

TCE-AM will open a formal investigation process into the government's actions in combating fires.
Very likely · Within weeks
The state government will be asked to present an emergency action plan to reduce hot spots.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What are the specific actions the state government is currently taking to combat the fires?
What is the budget allocated to fighting fires in 2026?
What are the goals established for reducing hot spots by the end of 2026?