reducing the number of years it takes to reach top pay.

when wildfires also devastated the region.according to environmental group ICV.

Firefighters tackle forest fires in the Pantanal wetland near Porto Jofre.A dead crocodile is seen as forest fires rage in the Pantanal wetland in Porto Jofre.At one such spot along the dirt highway across the region.

Experts say the fires are mainly caused by human activity.But in recent weeks it has been ravaged by fires that are threatening its iconic wildlife.

Figueiroa warns the two fire fronts are about to merge.

and each death has a domino effect.And Capovilla said he believes the government intended to ambush his client with information about more accusers at the hearing.

especially in cases of sexual assault.TheArticle 32hearing had been scheduled to take place on Joint Base Lewis McChord.

disputed the defenses claim that the alleged victims had refused to testify at the hearing.but Army officials have confirmed to CBS News that Stockin faces charges of abusive sexual contact and indecent viewing in violation of military law.