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Várzea Grande launches wildfire prevention and issues venomous animal warnings
The City Hall of Várzea Grande has launched the 'VG Sem Queimadas' campaign to combat the increased risk of fires during the dry season. In partnership with the Fire Department, the municipality is providing technical cooperation and specialized equipment, including two pickup trucks with water pumps and a 20,000-liter water truck, to assist in emergency responses from August through early November.
Concurrently, health officials are warning residents about the rise of venomous animals in urban areas. Due to intense heat and wildfires, animals such as scorpions, snakes, and spiders are migrating toward residential zones in search of water and shade. Data from the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (Sinan) indicates that while scorpion stings have decreased compared to the previous year, snake bite notifications have doubled in the first eight months of 2026.
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Fire Department · Ricardo Amorim · Várzea Grande · Várzea Grande City Hall · Zoonosis Control Center of Várzea Grande
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire prevention equipment will be available to the Fire Department from August through October, potentially extending into early November. minutomt.com.br · nx1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The City Hall of Várzea Grande launched the 'VG Sem Queimadas' campaign to intensify fire prevention. minutomt.com.br · nx1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The municipality is providing two pickup trucks with water jet pumps and one water truck with a 20,000-liter capacity to assist firefighters. minutomt.com.br · nx1.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 60 reported scorpion sting cases in Várzea Grande between January and August 2026. www.obomdanoticia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Snake bite notifications doubled in 2026 compared to 2025, reaching 14 recorded cases. www.obomdanoticia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heat and wildfires are driving venomous animals like scorpions and snakes into urban residential areas in search of shelter and water. www.obomdanoticia.com.br