Forest fire rages in Mizoram’s Lunglei for more than 32 hours, reaches edge of town -Tora Agarwala

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published Published on Apr 25, 2021   modified Modified on Apr 25, 2021

-The Indian Express

On Sunday evening, as the fire continued to burn, the Indian Air Force — requisitioned by the Mizoram government — deployed two Mi-17V5 helicopters, equipped with Bambi Bucket, to control it.

Guwahati: For more than 32 hours now, a forest fire has been raging in the hills of south Mizoram’s Lunglei district — and as of Sunday afternoon, has reached the edge of Lunglei town. Firefighters from the state government, with the help of Assam Rifles and Border Security Force personnel and local volunteer groups have been trying hard to put the fire out, authorities said. The fire reportedly started at 7 am on Saturday.

On Sunday evening, as the fire continued to burn, the Indian Air Force — requisitioned by the Mizoram government — deployed two Mi-17V5 helicopters, equipped with Bambi Bucket, to control it.

Firefighters from the state government, with the help of Assam Rifles and Border Security Force personnel and local volunteer groups have been trying hard to put the fire out, authorities said. The fire reportedly started at 7 am on Saturday.

“We managed to control a good part of it last evening itself,” said Kulothungan A, DC, Lunglei district, “However, it erupted again this morning and it is still going on. We are trying but the current high winds and dry vegetation are contributing to its spread and making it challenging.” The terrain, too, adds to the challenge.

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The Indian Express, 25 April, 2021, https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/mizoram/forest-fire-rages-in-mizorams-lunglei-for-more-than-32-hours-7288547/


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