Worst Brazil Forest Fires In A Decade, Yet Election Silence

Satellite sensors detected over 42,000 fires in the Amazon in 30 days, according to Brazil's national space institute.

September has come and gone, marking another painful milestone for the world's largest rainforest. It's the worst month for fire in the Amazon in over a decade.

Satellite sensors detected over 42,000 fires in 30 days according to Brazil's national space institute. It is the first time since 2010 that fires in the Amazon surpassed 40,000 in a single month.

This September was two and a half times worse than last. Coming at the peak of the dry season, it's usually the worst month not only for fire but also for deforestation.