<p>Brazil's environment minister says more than 100 tons of oil has been spilled along the northeastern coast since the beginning of September.</p>.<p>Ricardo Salles said Monday on Twitter that 42 cities have been affected by the spills.</p>.<p>He did not say how he reached those figures.</p>.<p>Brazilian police are investigating the origin of the oil, which has killed at least seven turtles and forced swimmers and fishermen to stay away from contaminated areas.</p>.<p>State-run oil giant company Petrobras said last week that the spilled oil isn't the type it produces.</p>.<p>Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to receive a preliminary assessment on the spills this week. </p>
<p>Brazil's environment minister says more than 100 tons of oil has been spilled along the northeastern coast since the beginning of September.</p>.<p>Ricardo Salles said Monday on Twitter that 42 cities have been affected by the spills.</p>.<p>He did not say how he reached those figures.</p>.<p>Brazilian police are investigating the origin of the oil, which has killed at least seven turtles and forced swimmers and fishermen to stay away from contaminated areas.</p>.<p>State-run oil giant company Petrobras said last week that the spilled oil isn't the type it produces.</p>.<p>Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to receive a preliminary assessment on the spills this week. </p>