Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 10 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in the forests of Compartment 69, Rajwar, Handwara, during the night of December 9-10, according to official reports.

The operation to douse the flames was led by the Forest Protection Force (FPF).

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Teams from the Forest Department and Fire & Emergency Services rushed to the spot and launched a joint firefighting operation, they added.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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