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    Forest Fire News

    Forest fire damages 10 acres near Shilubepura after anti-poaching camp destroyed

    Forest fire damages 10 acres near Shilubepura after anti-poaching camp destroyed
    Cities
    Published 23 days ago

    J&K's Rajouri records over 100 forest fire incidents, 850 hectares impacted

    The forest department has been continuously working to contain the fires, which have been fuelled by the ongoing heatwave, dry weather and presence of highly inflammable Chir pine forests in the region.
    India News
    Published 90 days ago

    350 devotees rescued after forest fire near Nagrota temple in Himachal

    It took 5 hours to douse the fire. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 94 days ago

    ‘Bambi bucket’ ops, ₹67 lakh losses: IAF helps combat Himachal forest fire

    The IAF’s Mi-17 filling Bambi bucket from Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh during efforts to douse fire in forest areas near Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh.
    India News
    Updated 107 days ago

    Army, IAF contain Kasauli wildfire after 15-hour battle

    The forest fire on the slopes of the Kasauli hills on Tuesday night. The Chandigarh tricity lights are visible in the backdrop. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 108 days ago

    Massive fire in Kasauli forest, IAF choppers deployed to douse flames

    Massive fires broke out in the forests of Malog and Rajhana under the Mashobra Range.
    India News
    Updated 108 days ago

    IAF choppers deployed as forest fires rage in Kasauli

    IAF Mi-17 helicopters were pressed into service for aerial water-dropping operations.
    Cities
    Published 108 days ago

    Forest fire watcher among 2 killed in separate Uttarakhand fire incidents: Official

    SDRF and forest officials trying to control further spread of forest fire in Uttarkashi district
    Cities
    Published 114 days ago

    IAF helicopters help contain forest fire in Arunachal’s East Siang, drop 1.62 lakh litres of water

    IAF helicopters help contain forest fire in Arunachal’s East Siang, drop 1.62 lakh litres of water
    India News
    Updated 184 days ago

    2 forest fire incidents reported in Pune hills; authorities suspect man-made fire in Bopdev

    2 forest fire incidents reported in Pune hills; authorities suspect man-made fire in Bopdev
    Cities
    Published 185 days ago

    Efforts intensified to control forest fire in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, area surveyed by helicopter

    Efforts intensified to control forest fire in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, area surveyed by helicopter
    Cities
    Published 241 days ago

    Dry Uttarakhand winter likely reason behind Valley of Flowers forest fire

    The fire broke out in the forests of Painkhanda under Valley of Flowers range of the Nanda Devi National Park on January 9. (Representative photo)
    India News
    Published 241 days ago

    Fire breaks out near Dachigam National Park in Srinagar

    The officials said that the forest fire was reported deep in the forest area of Brain-Nishat conservation reserve, part of the Dachigam wildlife corridor in Zabarwan mountains, which is a protected area owing to the presence of important flora and fauna, including critically endangered red deer, Hangul. (File)
    Cities
    Published 244 days ago

    Forest fire raging along LoC in J&K's Gurez valley brought under control

    The fire spread to 20 to 30 hectares, including forested areas, according to officials, before it was brought under control by authorities.
    India News
    Published 276 days ago

    Major wildfire in Greece forces several villages to evacuate

    A major forest fire burns in the village of Karteri, near Corinth, west of Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
    World News
    Published 417 days ago

    New fire ravages Aravalli; ‘illegal dumping’ blamed

    Fresh garbage burning in Aravalli Hills at Khori Village, district Nuh, in Gurugram. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 444 days ago

    Man charred to death fighting forest fire in J&K’s Rajouri

    Despite efforts, he could not be saved and died on the spot. (File)
    Cities
    Published 458 days ago

    Forest fire erupts in Reasi, authorities bring it under control

    A fire broke out in the forest area of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, triggering swift action from local authorities. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 461 days ago

    Poonch forest fire triggers landmine blasts near LoC

    Indian army soldiers stand guard near the LoC in Poonch
    India News
    Published 477 days ago

    Tourists behind Morni fire to face action under Forest Act

    According to available information, majority of the fires recorded in Morni area are attributed to stubble burning. DFO Kaushik said 25 to 30 such incidents came to fore last year. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 501 days ago

    Panchkula: 4 youths booked for setting fire at Morni protected forest

    Authorities are yet to assess the total ecological damage caused by the blaze. (Sant Arora/HT)
    Cities
    Published 502 days ago

    Action against wildlife crime, forest fire planned in U.P.

    Dedicated teams will also be responsible for removing encroachments from forest lands. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 524 days ago

    U.P. CM for steps to combat heatwave: Fire control rooms set up in all divisional forests

    Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)
    Cities
    Published 536 days ago

    Citizens, conservationists raise concerns after series of forest fire incidents at Taljai, Sinhagad Fort area

    As per official data, nearly one hectare forest area at Taljai hill has been charred by forest fire incidents that have taken place since January this year. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 573 days ago

    Mines explode in forest fire on LoC in Poonch, no casualty

    Army initiated proactive measures to keep the fire away from its posts. (HT representational)
    Cities
    Updated 593 days ago

    Wildfire erupts in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang, no casualties reported

    Some areas in Arunachal Pradesh are susceptible to forest fires. (File Photo)
    India News
    Updated 596 days ago

    Owner of ‘last house standing’ in Malibu after devastating wildfire speaks out

    The owner of the 'last house standing' in Malibu speaks out on how his $9 million mansion survived the Los Angeles fire
    World News
    Published 609 days ago

    Forest dept registers offence against one for setting up forest fire in Undri 

    The incident took place on Sunday around 5:30 pm when the residents of the Undri area saw three people including two teenagers and one adult setting up fire to the dry grass in the forest area. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 613 days ago

    IFS officer shares video of bridge built after river alters forest access

    IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared a video of forest officials constructing a bridge in rugged terrain after a river shifted course.
    Trending
    Updated 621 days ago

    ‘Careless smoking’ sparks raging fire in Dindoshi hills

    The patch that went up in flames on Saturday night was covered with ash on Sunday. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Updated 621 days ago
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