Fire Breaks Out in Forest Area of J&K’s Reasi
In a worrying incident, a fire broke out in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday. The fire, which was reported to be spreading rapidly, was quickly brought under control by the forest department with the help of a team of forest guards.
According to Ravi Kumar, a Forest Guard who was part of the team that responded to the fire, “Our team reached here as soon as we got to know about the fire. We brought 95% of the fire under control in half an hour.” He further stated that around 4-6 hectares of forest was burnt in the fire.
The fire was reported to have started in a dense area of the forest, making it difficult for the team to access and extinguish it. However, with the help of advanced equipment and quick response time, the team was able to bring the fire under control.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it is believed to have been caused by human activity, such as cigarette butts or other discarded trash. The forest department has launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
The fire broke out at a time when the forest area was already facing a severe drought, and the loss of vegetation could have a significant impact on the local ecosystem. The forest area is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species.
The fire was reported to have started at around 10 am on Sunday, and the forest department was alerted immediately. A team of forest guards, led by Ravi Kumar, was dispatched to the area to assess the situation and take action to extinguish the fire.
The team used advanced equipment, including water cannons and fire extinguishers, to bring the fire under control. They also used bulldozers to create firebreaks to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas of the forest.
The forest department has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent any further spread of the fire and to ensure that the affected area is restored to its natural state as soon as possible.
The incident has raised concerns about the increasing number of forest fires in the region. The forest department has been working tirelessly to prevent such incidents, but the frequency of forest fires has been increasing in recent years.
The fire in Reasi’s forest area is a stark reminder of the importance of forest conservation and the need to take measures to prevent such incidents. The forest department is urging the public to be vigilant and report any signs of forest fires to the authorities immediately.
In conclusion, the fire that broke out in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district is a serious incident that highlights the need for increased vigilance and measures to prevent such incidents. The forest department’s quick response and efforts to bring the fire under control are commendable, and we hope that the affected area is restored to its natural state soon.
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