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Juan Sebastian Serrano with AFP offices in South America

FOUND: Why south america is burning - You Need To See This

A helicopter sprays water over a bushfire on a hill in Quito on September 25, 2024 (Credit: AFP)

A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America.

The blazes have killed at least 30 people, left cities shrouded in toxic smoke and caused millions of dollars in economic losses.

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