# Fires in Manaus affecting historic and forest areas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fires-in-manaus-affecting-historic-and-forest-areas
> Updated: 2026-09-04T18:55:34.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

A fire damaged the historic former Banco da Amazônia (Basa) building in downtown Manaus, destroying its roof and internal wooden components. The Amazonas Military Fire Brigade controlled the flames, and the Municipal Civil Defense began inspections to evaluate structural integrity.

Following this incident, Manaus experienced additional fires, including a large-scale blaze in a forested area of the Santa Inês complex. This forest fire caused widespread smoke across the city, impacting air quality. Regarding the Basa building, Manaus City Hall clarified that the property remains the responsibility of Banco da Amazônia, noting that no formal transfer of possession to municipal agencies had been completed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Manaus faces fires at historic building and forest areas

Manaus faces poor air quality due to forest fires and a significant fire at the former Banco da Amazônia headquarters in the historic center.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-faces-fires-at-historic-building-and-forest-areas

### 2026-09-02: Manaus: Fire damages historic Banco da Amazônia building

A major fire damaged the historic former Banco da Amazônia building in downtown Manaus. Authorities confirmed no damage to nearby festival structures, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-residents-hold-musical-tribute-during-funeral

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