Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 1 (ANI): Amid rising temperatures, a massive fire erupted in a forest near a residential area in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir on Sunday.

The blaze destroyed swathes of forest area near the Bathuni, Kalalkaas, and Potha villages of the district.

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Efforts are being made to bring the fire under control as the blaze continues to destroy trees and other forest resources.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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