Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], A forest fire broke out in Gangera Hill in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Sunday, officials said.
On receiving the information, forest department personnel swung into action to control the fire.
Udhampur Block One Officer Bharam Dutt Sharma told ANI, "The fire broke out in the morning. On receiving information, we reached the spot and started extinguishing the fire. It is still going on."
According to preliminary estimates by forest officials, the fire has caused massive damage, destroying large parts of the forest and causing an estimated loss of crores of rupees in timber and other natural resources.
Another massive forest fire has been raging in Daya Dhar of Ghordi block of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir for the last three days.
During this period, the fire has become very intense and despite continuous efforts to extinguish the fire, it has not been able to be controlled. The Daya Dhar forest area is home to a large population of peacocks, and the fire has undoubtedly harmed these magnificent birds. The destruction of vegetation has affected not only the peacocks but also other wildlife and the overall ecosystem.
Forest fires in Udhampur district pose a significant threat to the environment, wildlife and local communities. Destruction of vegetation and release of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere have far-reaching consequences. Loss of wildlife and disruption of ecosystems are also major concerns.
Ghordi BDC Aarti Sharma has appealed to the administration to deploy Indian Air Force helicopters to deal with the fire in Daya Dhar. He stressed the urgency of the situation, highlighting the presence of large numbers of peacocks and other wildlife in the area. The ongoing fires have caused huge damage to these creatures, and Sharma stressed the need for immediate action.
On receiving the information, forest department personnel swung into action to control the fire.
Udhampur Block One Officer Bharam Dutt Sharma told ANI, "The fire broke out in the morning. On receiving information, we reached the spot and started extinguishing the fire. It is still going on."
According to preliminary estimates by forest officials, the fire has caused massive damage, destroying large parts of the forest and causing an estimated loss of crores of rupees in timber and other natural resources.
Another massive forest fire has been raging in Daya Dhar of Ghordi block of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir for the last three days.
During this period, the fire has become very intense and despite continuous efforts to extinguish the fire, it has not been able to be controlled. The Daya Dhar forest area is home to a large population of peacocks, and the fire has undoubtedly harmed these magnificent birds. The destruction of vegetation has affected not only the peacocks but also other wildlife and the overall ecosystem.
Forest fires in Udhampur district pose a significant threat to the environment, wildlife and local communities. Destruction of vegetation and release of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere have far-reaching consequences. Loss of wildlife and disruption of ecosystems are also major concerns.
Ghordi BDC Aarti Sharma has appealed to the administration to deploy Indian Air Force helicopters to deal with the fire in Daya Dhar. He stressed the urgency of the situation, highlighting the presence of large numbers of peacocks and other wildlife in the area. The ongoing fires have caused huge damage to these creatures, and Sharma stressed the need for immediate action.
