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Winter wildfires surge in Uttarakhand , 1000+ alerts received

IndiaTimes Monday, 1 January 2024
Uttarakhand witnesses rise in winter wildfires, with Forest Survey of India sending 1006 fire alerts between November 1 and January 1. Fires reported across districts including Uttarkashi, Nainital, Bageshwar, Tehri, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Pauri, and Almora. Concerns raised about increased human-wildlife conflicts as animals try to escape flames. Wildlife conservationists link fires to illegal activities. Reasons for fire surge include controlled burning, agricultural residue burning, waste burning, and forest clearing. Villagers expressed concern, citing the absence of rainfall or snow in the last three months, making the region dry.
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The Indian Air Force deployed its MI 17 V5 helicopter on Saturday (April 27) to combat the forest fires ravaging the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, as confirmed by the state’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Utilising a "Bambi Bucket," the helicopter retrieved water from Bhimtal Lake, situated near Nainital, and discharged it onto the flames engulfing the forests. Here's an insight into the Bambi Bucket and its inception. #NainitalForestFire #BambiBucket #IAFHelicopter #ForestFireFight #WildfireCombat #UttarakhandFires #BambiBucketOperations #NainitalWildfires #ForestFireResponse #EmergencyResponse

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The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district. #NainitalForestFire #NainitalForestFireVideo #ForestFireNainital #IAFStation #ArmyAssistance #HelicopterSupport #BoatingHalted #UttarakhandForests #ForestFireAlert #PushkarSinghDhami #EmergencyResponse #FirefightingEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.122~

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