# Environmental fires and regulatory enforcement in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-fires-and-regulatory-enforcement-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-22T22:00:04.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2. Environmental fires and illegal burning have triggered significant regulatory responses and public health concerns in Brazil. In Iranduba, a landfill fire burning for over 40 hours covered approximately 40,000 square meters, causing air pollution levels to reach 153.8 µg/m³, which the State University of Amazonas classified as “very bad.” The Amazonas Environmental Protection Institute (Ipaam) fined the Iranduba City Hall R$ 2.505 million for atmospheric pollution, noting a history of irregularities and previous fines in 2024 and 2026. Broadly, Brazilian authorities are warning against the rise of illegal environmental fires driven by human activity and dry seasons. In Anápolis, officials noted that clandestine burning is punishable by fines between R$ 5,000 and R$ 50 million. While some regions, such as Apucarana, have seen a 46% decrease in fire occurrences compared to the previous year, experts warn that prolonged droughts and climate phenomena like El Niño maintain high-risk conditions for forest fires. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Brazil authorities warn of rising environmental fires and heavy fines Authorities in Brazil are warning against illegal environmental fires, which can result in fines up to R$ 50 million and pose significant risks to public safety and biodiversity. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-authorities-warn-of-rising-environmental-fires-and-heavy-fines ### 2026-08-14: Iranduba landfill fire causes severe pollution and million-real fines A landfill fire in Iranduba, Brazil, has burned for over 40 hours, causing “very bad” air pollution and prompting a R$ 2.505 million fine from Ipaam against the municipality. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-sul-to-see-temperatures-rise-to-35c-after-cold-spell --- Cite as: Environmental fires and regulatory enforcement in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-fires-and-regulatory-enforcement-in-brazil