VIDEO: Manaus dawns covered in smoke and fire destroys air quality

🔎 The level represents a concentration of particles several times higher than the limit classified as "very bad" for health. Exposure to smoke can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract, as well as symptoms such as headache, dizziness and malaise. The recommendation is to seek medical attention if more intense symptoms occur.

The smoke generated by the burning of waste reached different regions of Manaus throughout the night and early morning. In addition to the fire at the landfill, the capital of Amazonas was already being affected by dry weather and smoke from fires recorded in other areas of the state. There is no rain forecast for the next few days.

The fire at the landfill, which is private and belongs to Auto Posto Lima, had already reached more than 15 thousand square meters by Wednesday night (7), according to firefighters. Work continued on site to control outbreaks in deep areas of the land and there was no update on the situation on site at around 6am on Thursday.

The corporation reported that the causes of the fire remain under investigation. The initial hypothesis is that a spark or other ignition source caused a small outbreak, which spread quickly with the help of the strong wind. Area near factories

The fire started around 3pm on Friday (6) in an area used as a private dump and spread quickly. The region is home to several industries, some located just a few meters from the fire.