FOREST FIRE BROKE OUT AT TUTI KANDI
Himachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out at Solan forest, fire tenders at spot
A fire broke out in the forests of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Forest officials, fire tenders, and villagers are struggling to control the fire. Shimla has recorded over 1,500 forest fire incidents with 13,000 hectares of forest land burnt.
Wildfires flare up again in Uttarakhand after brief lull
The forests in Barahat, Mukhem, Dunda and Dharasu ranges besides Varunavat hills in the border district of Uttarkashi are also ablaze, Uttarkashi District Disaster Management Officer Devendra Patwal said. Forest guards, Quick Response Teams, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire brigade personnel are busy dousing the flames in Uttarkashi district, he said.
Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire breaks out at Tuti Kandi area in Shimla
Shimla (HP), May 21 (ANI): A forest fire broke out at Tuti Kandi area in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on May 21. Fire officials reached the spot and engaged in dousing the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire...
Naxalites changed out of uniform, mixed among villagers during encounter in Bijapur: Police
12 Naxalites, including Vella and Dinesh Modiyam, were killed near Pidia village in Bijapur district. Security forces, including DRG, STF, CRPF, CoBRA, engaged in the operation. Some Naxalites posed as villagers to mislead the police.
Uttarakhand forest fires claim fourth life, disrupt helicopter service and flight arrivals
Raging wildfires in Uttarakhand have claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman and disrupted essential services. The fires have forced pilgrims to flee, impacted tourism activities, and raised concerns about agricultural activities. The wildfires, attributed to human activities and environmental factors, have destroyed hectares of forest land and claimed the lives of five individuals. The situation remains critical, underscoring the need for sustainable forest management practices.
Nainital forest fires: 8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours, IAF assists in firefighting for 2nd day
The forest fires are gradually being controlled with the flames already doused in many areas. The fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas in Maniknath range of the Narendranagar forest division have been completely extinguished, officials said.
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Massive forest fire rages in Nainital, IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing ops
According to officials, the IAF choppers are lifting water from the nearby Bhimtal Lake in Nainital and spraying it in the area to contain and eventually put out the raging forest fire.
Nainital forest fire: Uttarakhand CM says Army called in to extinguish blaze
Forest fires in Nainital continue for over 36 hours, posing a substantial challenge. Indian Army and Air Force helicopters assist in controlling the blaze, with MI-17 choppers lifting water from Bhimtal Lake for firefighting efforts.
Encounter breaks out between security forces, Maoists in Jharkhand's Bokaro
Security forces engaged in an ongoing encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand's Bokaro district amid heavy rainfall in Gindhauniya forest. The gunfight erupted during a search operation, with no casualties reported so far. Police received information about Maoist presence in the area, prompting the operation. Bokaro Superintendent of Police Priyadarshi Alok confirmed the encounter, stating that no casualties or injuries have been reported yet. The situation remains tense as security forces continue their operation against the insurgents.
Forest fires rage on in central Chile killing at least 64
Several neighborhoods on the eastern edge of Vina del Mar have been devoured by flames and smoke, trapping some people in their homes. Officials said 200 people have been reported missing in Vina del Mar and the surrounding area. The city of 300,000 people is a popular beach resort and also hosts a famous music festival during the southern hemisphere's summer.
Fire breaks out in forest near Modi Mill in Delhi's Okhla, causes traffic snarls
According to them, the local police and fire department are actively fighting the fire. According to the officials, a massive traffic backup occurred on the Mathura Road near Nehru Place and Kalkaji due to a fire that broke out on the roadside.
Himachal Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in Patlikuhal forest area of Kullu
In a devastating incident, a massive fire erupted in the Patlikuhal forest area of Kullu, causing extensive destruction to forest wealth estimated to be worth crores of rupees.
Encounter breaks out between STF Jawans and Naxals in Chhattisgarh
An encounter took place between Special Task Force (STF) jawans and Naxals in the forest area near Orchha police station in Chhattisgarh. STF personnel remained safe as the Naxals fled the scene. Voting is proceeding as planned despite viral misinformation about Naxals surrounding polling booths. Naxals fired at DRG personnel during Chhattisgarh polls, but security forces retaliated and voting is ongoing. A CRPF jawan was injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Sukma district
US weather forecast: Millions of Americans are under Freeze Warnings
Freeze Warnings have issued for millions of Americans as icy Arctic air mass swept across the US.
California turns to AI to help spot wildfires
Developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego using AI from DigitalPath, a company based in Chico, California, the platform relies on 1,038 cameras put up by various public agencies and power utilities throughout the state, each one capable of rotating 360 degrees at the command of remote operators.
Mother, injured son among 3 killed after ambulance set on fire in Manipur
An injured eight-year-old boy, along with his mother and a relative, were killed in Manipur's West Imphal district when an ambulance carrying them to the hospital was waylaid by a mob and set alight. The boy had sustained a bullet injury in his head during a shoot-out and was being taken to a hospital in Imphal with his mother and relative when the incident occurred.
Biren Singh says 40 militants killed by forces so far; Fresh clashes break out in Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said nearly 40 armed militants involved in torching houses and firing at civilians have been killed by security forces since they began an operation to bring peace to the north eastern state beset by ethnic rioting. Singh's comments came in the backdrop of fresh clashes breaking out between armed groups and security forces at over half a dozen places across Manipur on Sunday.
6.4-magnitude quake in California damages homes, disrupts power
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred at 2:34 a.m. near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast. The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). Numerous aftershocks followed.
South California wildfire: Route fire in Castaic area now 87% contained
The wildfire that began on Wednesday due to heat waves has been contained by Saturday evening. Total of 467 servicemen were working on the site, out of which seven were left injured due to triple-digit heat.
California wildfire destroys 100 homes, other buildings
California is in a deep drought as it heads into what traditionally is the worst of the fire season. Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive.
Woods Fire: Evacuation starts in California's Tuolumne County
The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office in California has received calls from some areas near Jamestown to evacuate due to a wildfire. The fire started around 8:40 pm on Highway 108 and Stockton Road in Sonora.
Massive fire engulfs the north of the USA and spreads through more than 2200 acres
As the fire rages on and engulfs 2200 acres of forest land, thousands of trees are destroyed, causing a massive blow to the environment.
Maharashtra: Nine charred to death as fire breaks out after tanker-truck collision in Chandrapur
"A tanker loaded with diesel collided with a truck transporting logs of wood close to Ajaypur near Chandrapur city. After the accident, a fire broke out in which nine persons were charred to death on the spot," Chandrapur's Sub Divisional Police Officer, Sudhir Nandanwar, said.
Deadly Texas wildfire destroys 50 homes, 1 dead, 500 evacuated
The wildfire broke out in the Eastland Complex, about 120 miles west of Dallas. One person was killed in Friday's fire.
Massive fire breaks out at Vaishno Devi shrine forest area; no damages reported
As of now, no damage has been reported and the Yatra is conducted smoothly. Also, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh tweeted "We are in touch with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Trust management." The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.
Firefighters wrest control over half of massive California wildfire
The Bobcat Fire burning outside Los Angeles held steady overnight at about 113,000 acres burned, John Clearwater, spokesman for Angeles National Forest, said in a written statement. The wildfire, which broke out September 6, is one of the largest in recorded Los Angeles County history.
Fire breaks out at CGO complex in Delhi
The fire department got a call regarding the blaze on the fifth floor of Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan at 8:34 am.
Vaishno Devi yatra resumes as choppers brought in to douse forest fire
The authorities have deployed a large number of forest officials who are being assisted by shrine board officials as well as locals.
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