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Massive fire breaks out in Mizoram's forest, IAF choppers pressed into service - In Pics
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday and assured him of the Centre's full support to deal with the forest fires.
Massive fire breaks out in Mizoram
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A massive fire broke out in Mizoram's forest following which the Indian Air Force choppers were also pressed into service to douse the fire.
As per reports, the forest fires broke out on April 24 in at least five districts namely Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, and Siaha, in the southern part of the state, and Serchhip district in central Mizoram.
No human casualty has been reported till Monday (April 26) evening.
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People trying to douse fire
Of the five districts, Lunglei and Lawngtlai districts have been the worst-affected. A state additional principal chief conservator of forests said that about 427.88 hectares have been ravaged by the wildfire in the Lunglei district since Saturday.
(Photo: Twitter/@ZoramthangaCM)
Massive forest fire in Mizoram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday and assured him of the Centre's full support to deal with the forest fires. Zoramthanga thanked the Centre for its prompt assurance and swift action. "The people of Mizoram says 'Kan lawm e," Zoramthanga tweeted.
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IAF helping in dousing forest fire
The IAF Mi-17 helicopters were engaged in Bambi Bucket operations towards dousing the fire in the Lunglei District and adjoining areas.
(Photo: Twitter/@IAF_MCC)
IAF helicopter helping in dousing forest fire
According to an official statement, about 90 per cent of the blaze in Lunglei was doused till Monday evening after the IAF chopper was put into action. An eight-member IAF team will have a night halt in Lunglei and resume operation in the town on Tuesday, if necessary, it said.
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Destruction due to massive forest fire
An official of the fire and emergency services said that at least 12 houses at Bungtlang South village in Lawngtlai district were gutted on Sunday.
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Burnt down houses due to massive forest fire
According to data accessed by PTI, at least 459 fire incidents were reported from January 2019 to March 2021 of which 346 were forest fires.
A Fire and Emergency Services director said that the practice of slash and burn (jhum) cultivation was the main cause of forest fires in the state.
(Photo: Twitter/@ZoramthangaCM)
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