A massive fire has broken out in India's Sariska Tiger Reserve in the state of Rajasthan. Officials have been quoted by news agency PTI to say that cause of the fire was unknown. The blaze erupted on Monday (March 28) evening.
Forest officials said that Tiger movement in the area has been affected by the fire.
Massive effort is on to douse the fire. Officials have said that around 150-200 people including the forest staff are trying to extinguish the flames.
Massive fire breaks out at Rajasthan s Sariska Tiger Reserve, Air Force deploys choppers - The massive fire has engulf a vast total of 5 to 7 square kilometre of the forest with Efforts to control it underway since morning.