A massive fire erupted in a forest area near Nainital's High Court Colony, Uttarakhand, on Friday, April 26. Within the last 24 hours, 31 new incidents of forest fires were reported across the state, destroying 33.34 hectares of forest land. The situation prompted the Forest Department to enlist the support of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army. An IAF Mi-17 helicopter was deployed, drawing water from Bhimtal Lake in Nainital in an effort to contain the blaze that had been raging for over 36 hours, consuming vast hectares of forest. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami acknowledged the severity of the situation, expressing determination to combat the blaze with support from the armed forces. Uttarakhand Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Banbhoolpura Slums in Haldwani, Fire Tenders Rush to Scene.

Nainital Forest Fire

IAF Mi-17 Helicopter Deployed to Combat Nainital Forest Fire

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Expresses Concern 

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