Rajouri, India - May 15, 2024

In a devastating turn of events, a sudden forest fire engulfed the lush greenery of northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir. The inferno rapidly spread, posing a grave threat to the invaluable biodiversity of the region.

The incident took place at Chote Nar forest in Dodaj village, located in the Darhal area of Rajouri on May 15.

Visuals showed in the jungle, a fierce fire was raging. People frantically cleared grass and dry leaves to gain control over the flames.

The tranquil serenity of Chote Nar forest was shattered as flames erupted, consuming acres of dense foliage and wildlife habitat. Promptly responding to the emergency, forest officials, aided by fire tenders and local volunteers, mobilized a rigorous firefighting operation to contain the blaze.

Despite the concerted efforts, significant damage to the forest ecosystem has been inflicted by the relentless fire. The incident underscores the urgent need for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to prevent such catastrophes in the future.