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.
Mizoram forest fire: CM Zoramthanga thanks PM Modi for Centre s prompt assurance, swift action ANI | Updated: Apr 26, 2021 18:08 IST
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], April 26 (ANI): Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assuring all possible support from the Centre in overcoming the wildfire in Lunglei and Lawngtlai that broke out on April 24 and and has been raging on since then.
In a tweet, CM Zoramthanga said, Thank you so much Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. I thank the Central Government for its prompt assurance and swift action. The people of #Mizoram says Kan lawm e . Inset: IAF Helicopter with Bambi Buckets on their way to douse the fire.
Mizoram govt seeks IAF’s help to control wildfire
Official sources said the fire, which broke out in Lunglei distrct of the state on Saturday, was spreading fast due to wind and temperature.
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GUWAHATI: The Mizoram government on Sunday sought the help of the Indian Air Force to control a massive wildfire which affected 20 sq km areas in the state’s Lunglei district.
“On the requisition of Mizoram government, the Indian Air Force is deploying two Mi-17V5 helicopters, equipped with Bambi Buckets, to douse the major fire in Lunglei district and adjoining areas,” Shillong-based defence spokesman Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh told this newspaper.