ALMORA: Forest fires in Almora continued despite recent rain, with a blaze reaching Shishu and Nari Niketan. Forty people, including 17 children, were in the compound at the time of the incident and had to be shifted to a safer location, an official said. A few women and staffers were also present.
“The blaze, which began in Bakh forests, spread rapidly to reach the compound, causing panic among occupants.Firefighters soon arrived at the site and brought the intense blaze under control after about two hours,” the official added.
Fire station officer Mahesh Chandra said, “The fire was so severe it required nearly 9,000 litres of water to duse it. It was a huge challenge, but we managed to subdue the blaze on time. All the children are safe. No injuries were reported.” Forest range officer, Deepak Kumar Pant, said, “On receiving the alert on Friday, we dispatched a team to the site. The fire is now fully under control.”
Despite their efforts, the fire inflicted substantial damage, reducing thousands of forest assets to ashes, locals said. The latest forest fire in Almora comes after the devastating wildfire incident that recently erupted in the district’s Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, claiming the lives of five forest personnel.
“The blaze, which began in Bakh forests, spread rapidly to reach the compound, causing panic among occupants.Firefighters soon arrived at the site and brought the intense blaze under control after about two hours,” the official added.
Fire station officer Mahesh Chandra said, “The fire was so severe it required nearly 9,000 litres of water to duse it. It was a huge challenge, but we managed to subdue the blaze on time. All the children are safe. No injuries were reported.” Forest range officer, Deepak Kumar Pant, said, “On receiving the alert on Friday, we dispatched a team to the site. The fire is now fully under control.”
Despite their efforts, the fire inflicted substantial damage, reducing thousands of forest assets to ashes, locals said. The latest forest fire in Almora comes after the devastating wildfire incident that recently erupted in the district’s Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, claiming the lives of five forest personnel.
