Drone video shows massive forest fire raging near Rio favela

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STORY: :: Drone footage shows a massive fire raging

on a hilltop near Rio de Janeiro favelas

:: August 7, 2024

:: Firefighters controlled the blaze despite

difficulties accessing the area, local media say

The fire broke out on a hilltop on Wednesday afternoon, sending a thick plume of smoke into the alleys of the favelas and into homes.

According to local reports, Rio's firefighters have been battling the flames with significant challenges due to the difficulty of access to the area.

Local media reported that four houses on the hilltop were damaged. Despite the severity of the fire, authorities reported no deaths and firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control.