Forest fires that caused horrific damage to our planet
As Odisha grapples to fight a devastating forest fire, we look at the damage these fires have caused across the globe.
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Odisha is currently facing an ecological crisis as a forest fire is spreading in the Simlipal forest and forest officials are struggling to contain it for the past 10 days. The area is India’s largest biosphere reserve and home to many species of birds, fish, and animals including the Royal Bengal tiger. Forest fires are caused by a variety of reasons including extremely hot summers, global warming, and even arson.
No active fire or smoke in Nagaland s Dzukou range: DFO
No active fire or smoke was noticed in Nagaland s Dzukou range but firefighters are keeping a close watch, a forest officer said.
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KOHIMA: No active fire or smoke was noticed in Nagaland s Dzukou range but firefighters are keeping a close watch, a forest officer said on Saturday.
Low-intensity smoke seen at a spot was doused by IAF helicopters by afternoon, Kohima Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Rajkumar M said.
Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, National Disaster Response Force and the IAF carried out an aerial survey and reported that no active fire or smoke was detected till 4.30 pm, he said.