India News | Wind Creating Obstacles in Ops to Douse Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary Fire: Rane

Panaji, Mar 6 (PTI) Gusty winds are affecting operations to douse a fire raging in Chorla Ghat in Goa's Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary for the past two days, state minister Vishwajit Rane said on Monday.

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Rane, who is the state's forest minister, visited the spot during the day with Chief Conservator of Forest Saurabh Kumar and other officials.

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"Attempts are on to control the fire but due to the windy situation, it is getting reignited again. The fire is man-made as someone burnt dry leaves in a cashew plantation," Rane told reporters.

Rane said, if need be, a helicopter will be deployed to bolster the firefighting operations.

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