In 2024, the Amazon Rainforest suffered its most severe forest fire season in over two decades, releasing an estimated 791 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, a sevenfold increase from the previous two years. This marked the first time emissions from fires exceeded those from deforestation. Brazil accounted for 61% of these emissions, while Bolivia contributed 32%. The fires, driven by climate change and human activities, affected 3.3 million hectares of forest, with deforestation rates rising sharply in 2025. The 2023-24 drought, intensified by the El Niño phenomenon, further exacerbated the situation, making the forest more susceptible to fires. Experts emphasize the urgent need for coordinated efforts to mitigate these drivers and prevent irreversible ecosystem damage, as the Amazon approaches a critical tipping point.