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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.

Published 50 days ago

350 devotees rescued after forest fire near Nagrota temple in Himachal

It took 5 hours to douse the fire. (HT Photo)

Published 54 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.

Updated 68 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)

Updated 68 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.

Updated 69 days ago

IAF choppers deployed as forest fires rage in Kasauli

IAF Mi-17 helicopters were pressed into service for aerial water-dropping operations.

Published 69 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

Published 74 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

Updated 144 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

Published 146 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

Published 201 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)

Published 201 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)

Published 204 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.

Published 237 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.

Published 377 days ago

New fire ravages Aravalli; ‘illegal dumping’ blamed

Fresh garbage burning in Aravalli Hills at Khori Village, district Nuh, in Gurugram. (HT PHOTO)

Published 404 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)

Published 418 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)

Published 421 days ago

Poonch forest fire triggers landmine blasts near LoC

Indian army soldiers stand guard near the LoC in Poonch

Published 438 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)

Published 462 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)

Published 463 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)

Published 484 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)

Published 496 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)

Published 533 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)

Updated 553 days ago

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

Some areas in Arunachal Pradesh are susceptible to forest fires. (File Photo)

Updated 556 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

Published 569 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)

Updated 574 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.

Updated 581 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)

Updated 582 days ago

Citizens demand solution to protect the urban forest in Warje

During the visit to the affected area, activists demanded that a compound wall be built to protect the forest areas. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 610 days ago

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