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Wildfires in Bolivia have killed over 2 million animals including anteaters, bush pigs and jaguars, say environmental experts.
"The damage is irreversible."
"The damage is irreversible."
Bolivia's wildfires have burned over 10 million acres of land, including swaths of primary forest. They are the worst fires the country has experienced in 20 years.
Many were set intentionally.
Many were set intentionally.
Volunteer firefighters in Bolivia say they are struggling to keep up after 2 months of putting out fires, some of which are reigniting. They say they don't have the equipment they need to stop fires spreading.
Most only have backpacks, hoses and machetes.
Most only have backpacks, hoses and machetes.
Wildfires in Bolivia have displaced Indigenous communities, and rain isn't expected until October.
"We are in desperate need of help."
"We are in desperate need of help."
