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Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazonas state worsen air quality in Manaus

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What happened

Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:18:29 UTC.

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