According to data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, the Amazon saw 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year — up more than 61% compared to the same period last year.
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Meanwhile, 3,538 wildfires were recorded in the vast Pantanal wetlands, making it the worst six months ever recorded and representing an increase of more than 2000% compared to last year.
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Experts and state officials have attributed the number of wildfires in the Amazon and other regions to climate change.
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"The Pantanal is facing the worst drought in 70 years, exacerbated by climate change and one of the strongest El Ninos in history," Brazil's Environmental Ministry said.
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