Uttarakhand forest fires: Kumaon and Garhwal divisions improved significantly with effective control efforts

The forest fire situation in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Garhwal divisions has significantly improved, with effective containment efforts in place.

All divisions are now on high alert, with the Forest Department deploying manpower round the clock to monitor and prevent fire incidents.

Furthermore, appropriate measures are being taken against individuals responsible for igniting fires within the forest areas.

On the other hand, the situation in Nainital district, where fires erupted, has been effectively quelled. To facilitate prompt reporting and intervention, the Forest Department has also issued toll-free numbers 18001804141 and 01352744558 that can be used to report forest fires anywhere in the state.