Bolivia fires: Puerto Suárez worst hit, 36,826 ha burned in 2026

Wildfires in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department have burned over 41,000 hectares in 2026, with Puerto Suárez municipality the most affected at 36,826 hectares. The scale indicates an active fire season, though the source is a regional news outlet and figures may be preliminary. This adds to regional environmental and health concerns, but no market or geopolitical impact is evident.