SAO PAULO (AP) — Wildfires in Brazil’s southern Sao Paulo state have killed at least two people, officials said Saturday. At least 36 cities have been put on high alert. Local and federal authorities were stepping up efforts to control the flames, Sao Paulo state Gov. Tarcísio de Freitas said.

Sao Paulo, Brazil - August 28, 2024 Days of wildfires have inflicted heavy losses on the sugarcane industry in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, triggering the rise of ethanol and raw sugar prices. The wildfires in Sao Paulo State caused losses of approximately 500 million reais to local sugarcane cultivation,

Fires that have razed thousands of hectares of forest in Brazil's Sao Paulo state have been brought under control, authorities said Monday, though an alert for fresh blazes remained in place.

Wildfire outbreaks in Sao Paulo state have affected 30 cities and resulted in two deaths at an industrial plant. The fires, exacerbated by dry and hot weather, prompted the government to create an emergency committee.

Raw sugar headed for its biggest weekly jump since January as dry conditions and fires in top producer Brazil fuel production concerns.

Wildfires in Brazil's southern Sao Paulo state have claimed at least two lives, with 36 cities on high alert. Over 7,300 workers and volunteers have been mobilized to control the fires. A combination of drought,

Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24) closed up +12.50 (+2.29%). Sugar prices Thursday extended their sharp week-long rally to 6-week highs. Sugar prices are underpinned as drought and excessive heat have caused massive fires in Brazil that have damaged sugar crops in Brazil's