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  Forest fires sweep across Uttarakhand, Himachal and J-K; Army, IAF launch massive dousing operation

  India | May 27, 2026 21:04 IST

  Officials said Uttarakhand recorded 375 forest fire incidents between February 15 and May 24 this year, damaging nearly 319.67 hectares of forest land. The annual forest fire season in the state officially begins from February 15.

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  IAF deploys Mi-17 helicopter to douse Arunachal forest fire, drops 66,000 litres of water | VIDEO

  India | March 10, 2026 11:32 IST

  The Indian Air Force deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in Pasighat, dropping 66,000 litres of water to contain the flames. Earlier, the IAF had tackled wildfires in Walong with heavy-lift choppers.

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  J-K: Massive forest fires rage in Udhampur and Poonch; officials, locals rally to contain blaze

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 09, 2025 23:25 IST

  A devastating forest fire broke out in compartment number 90 of the Kaldi forest area in Udhampur district, reducing vast stretches of lush greenery to ashes on Monday evening.

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  J-K: Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 20, 2024 19:28 IST

  A forest fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered nearly six landmine explosions

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  Uttarakhand: 4 charred to death in forest fire in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, CM announces ex-gratia

  India | June 13, 2024 22:12 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia for the families of the deceased.

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  J-K: Udhampur witnesses second forest fire in three days, timbre worth crores destroyed

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 02, 2024 17:45 IST

  The latest forest fire has been reported from Gangera Hill area of Udhampur district while another forest fire, which has been blazing for past three days, was reported from Daya Dhar area.

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  SC slams Uttarakhand over forest fire, questions why fire fighting officials were on poll duty

  India | May 15, 2024 16:03 IST

  Uttarakhand government has been questioned by the Supreme Court for failing to control forest fire saying it was in pain to say that the approach of the state administration in dealing the situation was lackluster.

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  Uttarakhand forest fire: Blaze claims five lives so far, rains expected from May 7

  India | May 06, 2024 9:30 IST

  Uttarakhand forest fire: With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami also asked all the district magistrates to give orders to completely ban burning of all types of fodder for a week with immediate effect.

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  Uttarakhand forest fire: Three people from Bihar arrested in Chamoli for promoting blaze

  India | May 05, 2024 7:09 IST

  Uttarakhand forest fire: With forest fires still raging in Uttarakhand, newly appointed Head of Forest Force Dhananjai Mohan asked officials to address all fire alerts on priority and reduce the response time.

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  Explained: What caused Uttarakhand forest fires and how it can be prevented?

  India | April 29, 2024 14:51 IST

  The ongoing forest fires in Uttarakhand, particularly in Nainital, have raised concerns about the extent of damage and the need for prevention measures. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and human negligence, have prompted intensified firefighting efforts involving various stakeholders.

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  Uttarakhand forest fire: Eight fresh blazes reported in 24 hrs, IAF firefighting operations underway

  India | April 28, 2024 22:08 IST

  Uttarakhand forest fire: People are being asked to report any forest blaze immediately to the authorities and not to burn garbage in the open or carelessly throw burning cigarette butts or bidis in the forest areas.

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  Nainital: IAF helicopter takes water from Bhimtal Lake as forest fire spreads to High Court Colony

  India | April 27, 2024 11:47 IST

  At least three men were arrested and sent to jail for allegedly starting forest fires in two different areas of Jakholi and Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand.

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  Central Chile's forest fires claim 112 lives in devastating 3-day blaze

  World | February 05, 2024 9:10 IST

  Chile forest fire update: In response to the crisis, President Boric declared two days of national mourning. He pledged support for the affected families and announced the temporary conversion of a presidential vacation home into a leisure center for children impacted by the fires.

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  Chile forest fires claim 46 lives with death toll expected to rise

  World | February 04, 2024 10:27 IST

  President Gabriel Boric declared a grim update on Saturday as the death toll from the rampant forest fires in central Chile reached 46. The Valparaiso region, housing nearly a million inhabitants, witnessed black smoke engulfing the sky, prompting intensified firefighting efforts.

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  Air quality in New York deteriorates amid rising wildfires in Canada

  World | June 08, 2023 14:42 IST

  New York City is currently dealing with the worst air pollution among other cities worldwide surpassing even New Delhi. Recently in a global air quality report, India was ranked eighth on the list, with Chad, Iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain, and Bangladesh being the five most polluted countries in 2022.

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  Coimbatore forest fire continues: Indian Air Force’s chopper called to douse flame

  April 16, 2023 20:25 IST

  The Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper Mi-17 helicopter was pressed into service to douse the forest fires on Sunday.

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  Fire triggered by explosions spreads in Berlin city forest

  World | August 04, 2022 14:42 IST

  The commuter train service to the city's west was partially interrupted and one of the city's most important highways, the Avus, was closed.

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  Europe Heatwave: Fires ravage French forests near Atlantic as continent heats up | Photos

  World | July 16, 2022 6:32 IST

  Europe Heatwave: More than 7,000 hectares of land have been consumed by the fires, according to the regional emergency service.

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  Fire breaks out at Nagpur's Gorewada forest, cause unknown

  India | May 23, 2022 8:16 IST

  Along with the fire bridge team, the forest department officials are also on the spot, and efforts are being made to put off the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown. 

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  J&K: Forest fire triggers several landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch

  India | May 18, 2022 19:35 IST

  The forest fires were brought under control, without a human loss, they said. Another massive fire broke out in the agriculture fields along International Border (IB) in the Jammu district.