International aid
Bolivia declares state of emergency due to forest fires
In view of massive forest fires, Bolivia has declared a national state of emergency, the Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday.
"This will allow us to receive more flexible and effective support from friendly countries and international cooperation," said Bolivia's Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo.
3 million hectares of land burnt
He told journalists that the national state of emergency would make it possible to coordinate international aid quickly.
According to the Brazilian Space Research Agency (Inpe), which also records forest fires, three million hectares of land have already fallen victim to the flames in Bolivia this year, more than at any time since 2010.
Peak of the fire season
The annual fire season is currently at its peak in South America. Severe fires are also being reported in Brazil and the Amazon region following a record drought.
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