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Peru’s Indigenous people in Cutivireni and Oviri take the front line against Amazon wildfires

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Briefings

In September 2026, Indigenous communities in Peru's Cutivireni and Oviri regions established four fire crews to protect against Amazon wildfires driven by climate change. The Cool Earth initiative supports these groups through satellite monitoring, a flag-based safety system, and practical training. Early in August, the newly formed Chullachaqui crew in Cutivireni successfully contained a blaze after receiving alerts from neighboring communities. Despite this success, a major fire in August destroyed 50 hectares of land in Cutivireni, resulting in a disaster response score of three out of five. The initiative aims to expand training and funding to meet growing demand, though the effectiveness of these measures against larger fires remains under investigation.

Key points

• Four fire crews were established in Cutivireni and Oviri communities in Peru in September 2026 to protect against Amazon wildfires.
• The Chullachaqui crew in Cutivireni successfully contained a blaze in early August after receiving smoke alerts from Tsyapo and Pajonal communities.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the Cutivireni and Oviri communities in Peru; other Amazonian regions are not included. Data on fire scores and destruction metrics are limited to the August incident. Forecasts regarding future El Niño impacts and broader climate trends remain unverified.

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