In Bolivia, the practice of Chaqueo, or burning down forests to clear land for cultivation, was recently legalized, allowing fire to be used as a tool for farming. However, this decision led to uncontrolled fires sweeping across the country. The film follows the efforts of volunteer firefighters as they battle to protect vulnerable areas, such as human settlements and natural reserves, from the devastating effects of the blazes.
Incendios
A group of volunteer firefighters risk everything to combat the most destructive fires in Bolivia's history, fighting to protect their land and people from the devastating effects of the blaze.