Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and his colonies." He said that resources France was willing to provide will be better for reforestation of Europe. official's comment comes after a pledge of 20 million was me at G7 Summit.

"We appreciate ( offer), but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe," Onyx Lorenzoni, chief of staff to President Jair Bolsonaro, told G1 news website, referring to a pledge of USD 20 million me at G7 summit in France to fight rainforest blazes.

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World leers at summit agreed to help countries affected by fires "as fast as possible," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday. US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson h earlier offered ir countries' assistance. Bolivian President Evo Morales said Sunday he would accept international help to combat wildfires raging in country's souast as he suspended his election campaign to deal with crisis. Although about 60 percent of Amazon is in Brazil, vast forest also spres over parts of eight or countries or territories: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuor, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.

Macron's remarks come amid an escalating war of words with his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro, who he has accused of lying over Brazil's stance on climate change. Bolsonaro has deunced what he calls Macron's "colonialist mentality." fires threaten to torpedo a huge tre agreement between European Union and South American countries, including Brazil, that took 20 years to negotiate. EU Council President Donald Tusk told reporters at G7 on Saturday that it was hard to imagine European countries ratifying a tre pact with Mercosur bloc as long as Brazil fails to curb fires ravaging Amazon.

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Pope Francis on Sunday also voiced concern for rainforest. He has described forest as a "vital" lung for planet. Under intensifying pressure, Bolsonaro on Friday vowed a "zero tolerance" approach to criminal activities in Amazon. In dition, he has also promised strong action to control fires. Days earlier, he h accused n-government organizations of igniting blazes.

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President Jair Bolsonaro on August 23 ordered deployment of troops to fight raging Amazon wildfire. mobilizing of army commenced soon after a global outcry sparked protests and threatened a huge tre deal. At least seven states, including Rondonia, have requested army's help in Amazon. According to officials, more than 43,000 troops are based and available to combat fires. Dozens of firefighters are en route to Porto Velho to help put out blazes. Justice Minister Sergio Moro has also given green light for deployment of security forces to tackle illegal deforestation in region. fires have triggered a global outcry and are a major topic of concern at G7 meeting in Biarritz in sourn France.

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Onyx Lorenzoni also tweeted pictures of soldiers gearing up to fight Amazon wildfire. "Respect for our Brazil and our sovereignty. Good morning everyone, especially brave warriors of our forces." he wrote

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Aerial assets have also been deployed to tackle amazon wildfire. Brazilian government also deployed two C-130 Hercules aircraft to douse fires devouring parts of Amazon rainforest. "Check out action of C-130 Hercules aircraft of our Air Force in fight against fires in Amazon from Porto Velho (RO)!" he said in a tweet.

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