Tocantins allocates R$ 300,000 for indigenous families hit by fire

The government of Tocantins has allocated R$ 300,000 in emergency funds to assist indigenous families affected by a large-scale fire in Formoso do Araguaia. The blaze, which occurred on Saturday, 19, destroyed 38 houses within an indigenous community.

While no casualties were reported, approximately 20 families lost their homes. The allocated resources are intended for the immediate purchase of essential items, including food, mattresses, hammocks, and bedding.

State Secretary of Labor and Social Development, Cleizenir Divina, is currently on-site coordinating relief efforts with the local municipality. Governor Wanderlei Barbosa stated that although the incident occurred in a federal area, the state will provide urgent support in conjunction with municipal and federal agencies.