Assam Rifles, IAF join efforts; Mizoram forest fires contained
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April 26, 2021 20:33 IST
“Fire is under control near the residential Areas. However, still increasing in the valley below Chanmari,” Assam Rifles said in a statement.
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Assam Rifles douse forest fires in Lunglei district of Mizoram on April 26, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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“Fire is under control near the residential Areas. However, still increasing in the valley below Chanmari,” Assam Rifles said in a statement.
Assam Rifles has deployed personnel and fire fighting equipment in Lunglei district of Mizoram while Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed in two MI-17 helicopters to douse flames after several parts of the district and adjoining areas were engulfed by forest fires which have also spread to populated areas.