01:29Wildfires continue in northern Brazil's regions including Amazon and Pantanal. Footage filmed last Friday in rural zones near the city of Porto Velho shows firefighters tackling the blaze.
"On really busy days, we have six, seven, or even ten incidents that we can handle. We need staff and more vehicles. We need more attention so we can help the local population," said a firefighter.
On Thursday, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research reported that wildfires were spreading with a record speed saying its data showed an 84 percent increase as compared to the same period last year.
Brazil: Wildfires keep on raging in Amazon rainforests
Wildfires continue in northern Brazil's regions including Amazon and Pantanal. Footage filmed last Friday in rural zones near the city of Porto Velho shows firefighters tackling the blaze.
"On really busy days, we have six, seven, or even ten incidents that we can handle. We need staff and more vehicles. We need more attention so we can help the local population," said a firefighter.
On Thursday, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research reported that wildfires were spreading with a record speed saying its data showed an 84 percent increase as compared to the same period last year.
Wildfires continue in northern Brazil's regions including Amazon and Pantanal. Footage filmed last Friday in rural zones near the city of Porto Velho shows firefighters tackling the blaze.
"On really busy days, we have six, seven, or even ten incidents that we can handle. We need staff and more vehicles. We need more attention so we can help the local population," said a firefighter.
On Thursday, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research reported that wildfires were spreading with a record speed saying its data showed an 84 percent increase as compared to the same period last year.