A video capturing a forest fire near the Sankat Mochan Temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, has been shared by the news agency ANI, showing flames engulfing the surrounding woodland. Prompt action by the Forest and Fire Departments aided in controlling the blaze, preventing further spread and damage to the area. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Rajiv Kumar highlighted the severity of the situation, revealing that over 1500 incidents of forest fires have occurred in Shimla, consuming more than 13,000 hectares of forest land. Himachal Pradesh Records 1,033 Forest Fires Since Onset of Summer, High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance.
Himachal Pradesh Forest Fire
#WATCH | Rajiv Kumar, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, says, "Till now, there have been over 1500 incidents of forest fire in Shimla. In these incidents, over 13,000 hectares of forest land have been burnt. Forest department officials are working to protect the forests. I… pic.twitter.com/opN4D1HS6A
— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2024
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