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Amazon rainforest sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years, data shows The Amazon rainforest in Brazil saw its worst six-month period of wildfires in 20 years despite a decrease in deforestation, satellite data showed Monday. The 13,489 wildfires – likely sparked by agricultural burning – recorded from January to June 2024 represents an over 60 percent increase year-on-year.