Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], According to a forest department official, the forest fire that broke out three days ago in 148th part of the forests of Dodaj village in Darhal block of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir was deliberately set. With unprecedented efforts by the department and various teams, the fire is now under control. Speaking to ANI, forest department officials said incidents of such fires are increasing rapidly during summer. Forest Range Officer Nasir Hussain said, "The fire was deliberately set and people have been urged to provide any information about the culprits, if they have them." He warned that the police will take strict action against those responsible. Appreciating the efforts of the team, Hussain said, “Our various teams, including huge teams, security personnel and field staff. have been deployed in the area for the last three days and with their unprecedented efforts almost all the fires have now been brought under control. He also informed that the fire was caused by the extreme summer weather and the presence of dry forest and litter, "We have called for fire assistance, and our team is working around the clock to control the fire," Hussain said while appealing to the local people. He said, "These are our resources, and we need to save them. While we are working 24/7 to control the fire, I appeal to the local people to assist our staff in this effort There is no news of any casualties or injuries in the forest fire in Rajouri district on Friday. Gujjaran Road in the nearby Chhota Nar forest.