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Indigenous firefighters at the world’s largest wetland in the Pantanal are battling a record number of fires. The sun there is rarely visible, the air is heavy with ash and school is often cancelled. No animals or birds can be seen, though firefighters recently found two charred turtles. In the latest from the dpa trends & features desk, we hear from volunteers, teachers and activists seeking to save their land. Allison Williamsdpa trends & features\———————– TOP FEATURE: Brazil’s indigenous firefighters battling the ever-more rapid flames Ever more fires, heat and toxic smoke ar…

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