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Uttarakhand Forest Fire

A tragic incident occurred in the Almora district of Uttarakhand on Thursday where a major fire broke out in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary area.

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Jun 13, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Garhwal Chief Conservator Naresh Kumar said that over 300 forest fire incidents have been reported in the division, affecting 350 hectares of land. Thirty-seven underage individuals have been apprehended for setting fire to the forests. Kumar urges public cooperation and directs officers to communicate with villagers.

Forest Fires under Control but Challenges Persist, Says Garhwal Forest Official

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May 2, 2024

PTI

Uttarakhand experienced a significant increase in fire incidents during March-April 2023, according to a Climate Trends think-tank analysis of NASA's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite. Districts like Nainital saw a seven-fold increase in fire incidents, while Champawat saw a rise of 1,025 incidents. The fires, which include forest fires, stubble, and garbage burning, were primarily in dense forest areas.

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