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Brazil Military Mobilizes to Fight Amazon Fires Amid Global Backlash

THE HEAT IS ON

As of Saturday, six Brazilian states had formally requested military assistance to contain hundreds of fires.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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