Brazil Battles Record Wildfires in São Paulo, Deploys Military Aid

Authorities suspect arson as thousands of fires devastate farmland and engulf cities in smoke, prompting a state of emergency.

Over 3,480 fires have been recorded in São Paulo this month, the highest since tracking began in 1998.
Federal and state governments have arrested several suspects and are investigating the causes of the fires.
The blazes have destroyed over 20,000 hectares of land, including large sugarcane fields, and caused significant health hazards.
Military aircraft and 3,000 firefighters have been deployed to combat the fires and prevent new outbreaks.
Dense smoke has disrupted flights, closed roads, and led to public health warnings across multiple cities.