Fires destroy plantations and increase the price of cassava derivatives in Parintins by up to 100%

At the Parintins Producer's Fair, consumers can already find more expensive regional products and others with reduced supply. The increase mainly affects cassava derivatives. A bottle of flour that cost R$10 now sells for R$20, an increase of 100%.

Rural producer Rute Carneiro told Rede Amazônica that she is still unable to calculate the damage caused by the fires, which affected plantations used to support her family.

In addition to prices, the fires also compromise the quality of the food that arrives in the city. This is the case with bananas, which do not develop as they should, according to reports from producers. Products such as tucumã and peach palm are also disappearing from the stands.

Vila Amazônia is one of the main rural production centers in Parintins. As the fire advances, farmers are trying to contain the flames and avoid further losses, but report difficulties in fighting the fires.

According to the Parintins Fire Department, the affected area already exceeds 53 hectares, the equivalent of approximately 74 football fields. The fire continues to advance through the region.