Mizoram Ablaze, Quick Govt. Response Lunglei district under control
ITANAGAR: Two days after a forest fire in Mizoram’s Lunglei town began, authorities were able to bring much of the raging flames under control but it continues to burn in other parts of the state.
Residents of the town woke up to scenes of a raging fire in the surrounding hills. The fire reportedly started at around 7 am on Saturday.
Lunglei district’s deputy commissioner Kulothungan Ashokan informed The Citizen that around 95 to 98 percent of the fire had been contained by Monday afternoon.
Those in Mizoram, including the deputy commissioner, said that forest fires in the state are commonplace.
Australia-type bushfire ravages Mizoram’s southern districts
Mizoram government firefighters, backed by Assam Rifles and Border Security Force troops and local volunteer groups have so far failed to put out the fire, officials said.
By IANS| Published: 26th April 2021 12:22 pm IST The fire was sparked around 7 a.m. on Saturday possibly by some villagers who were trying to clear the hills near Lunglei town. (Twitter)
Kolkata: Indian Air Force helicopters with Bambi Buckets have been pressed into service to put out an Australia-type bushfire raging for two days in Mizoram’s Lunglei district.
Late on Sunday night, the fire had spread to Lunglei town and villages in the adjoining district of Lawngtlai.