Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) A forest fire activated a few landmines near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Thursday.

The landmines are part of the anti-infiltration obstacle system to maintain security at the borders in the Union Territory. Officials said a fire broke out in Rakhaveli forest area under the Poonch police station limits around 5.30 pm on Wednesday, triggering a few landmine explosions.

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There was no report of any casualty in the blasts, the officials said, adding that the blaze was brought under control after several hours of firefighting operation by the Army.

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