‘Pure apocalypse’: a photographer’s journey through the Pantanal wildfires
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Documentary photographer Lalo de Almeida traveled to the Pantanal in 2020 to document the devastating wildfires. He witnessed uncontrolled fires and immense destruction, including the deaths and injuries of numerous animals. Almeida returned to the Pantanal multiple times that year and has continued photographing the region since. In 2024, while en route to a farm near Aquidauana, he encountered a rapidly spreading fire fueled by the wind, highlighting the ongoing threat. Almeida's work aims to capture the socio-environmental impact of these fires, describing the scene as a "pure apocalypse." The BR-262 roadway, a main route through the Pantanal, was severely impacted by fires in 2020, forcing animals to seek refuge in the water.
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