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3 decimal area of Sundarbans burnt in fire; probe body formed
Forest officials and firefighters are trying to douse a fire that broke out in the forest under East Sundarbans Division on Monday, February 8, 2021. Photo: Collected Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
About three decimals of forest area was burnt today in a fire that broke out in the patrol area under Dhansagar Station of Forest Department s Chandpai Range in East Sundarbans Division.
Dhansagar Station Officer Faridul Islam confirmed the incident to our Bagerhat correspondent. The fire broke out around 12:30 pm. We came to know about the blaze from a member of Community Patrolling Group (CPG) who informed us after seeing smoke in the forest. Later, I went to the spot with CPG members, locals and forest rangers, and tried to bring the fire under control. We also informed fire service personnel. After they arrived, the fire was completely doused in a joint effort of fo