The Forest Department has put in all its strength to save the forests that are constantly burning due to fire in the state. Despite this, the incidents of fire are not decreasing. Within 24 hours on Thursday, 43 new incidents of fire took place in the state, in which a total of 62 hectares of forest area was damaged.
A total of 1011 hectares of forest area got burnt in 804 incidents.
So far in the fire season, 1011 hectares of forest area has been burnt in a total of 804 incidents. The process of burning of forests continues in Uttarakhand. The Forest Department is continuously trying to control the fire with the help of the Army. Mischievous elements are also increasing the problems of the forest department. So far this season, 315 cases have been registered under the Forest Conservation Act and forest crimes for setting fire in the forest. In which 267 cases have been filed against unknown and 48 cases against known persons. Also, till now a total of 52 persons have been arrested for setting fire in the forest.
Control room established in headquarters
A control room has been set up in the headquarters by the Forest Department. Besides, numbers have also been issued to inform about forest fire. You can call on 18001804141, 01352744558. You can also inform through WhatsApp on 9389337488 and 7668304788. Apart from this, you can also inform the State Disaster Control Room Dehradun on 9557444486 and helpline 112 about the incident of fire.
Forest fire situation in the state so far
area, incident, affected area
Garhwal region, 314, 362
Kumaon region, 427, 575
Wildlife reserve, 63, 74
total, 804, 1011
human injured, 04
(Affected area is in hectares.)
