Brazil makes headway in fighting fires in Pantanal region

BRASILIA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Brazil is making headway in fighting fires in the Pantanal region, one of the world's largest freshwater wetlands, having put out 30 of 54 blazes, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Marina Silva said Wednesday.

"We still have 24 active fires, 13 of which are already under control. Additionally, about three new fires have emerged, and we are planning to ensure they are al