Uttarakhand’s Nainital is reeling under a massive forest fire, the worst the hilly town has seen in years. Fire has engulfed almost 34 acres of forest land since Friday, prompting assistance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army to help douse the blaze.
Agencies from both central and state have come together to control the forest fire that reached Nainital’s High Court Colony on Saturday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “The forest fires are a challenge for us. This is a big fire. We are working for all the essential needs. We have asked for help from the Army,” adding that he will hold a high-level meeting to assess the situation.
India is not new to forest fires. The Nainital forest fire brings back memories of some of the worst wildfires the country has seen in recent times. Here’s a look:
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Nainital wildfires: A look at times Indian forests faced wrath of nature
