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Over the past 36 hours, a fierce forest fire has engulfed the mountainous areas around Nainital, prompting the Indian Air Force (IAF) to deploy personnel and MI-17 helicopters for firefighting operations. These choppers are collecting water from nearby Bhimtal Lake and dispersing it over the affected regions to douse the forest fire. It would be pertinent to mention here that ...

Taking cognizance on the forest fire, Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat has instructed Chief Conservator of Forests, Kumaon, P.K. Gave to take immediate action to mitigate the impact of these fires. Acknowledging the severity of the situation, Commissioner Rawat stressed the need for swift response times and proactive measures to contain forest fires. He urged officials to appoint forest officers at ...