Uri Forest Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts Near Niloosa-Bijhama in Baramulla District, Army Steps In (Watch Video)
A major forest fire erupted late Tuesday in the upper reaches of the Niloosa Bijhama area of Uri in North Kashmir. Fueled by a prolonged dry spell, the blaze spread rapidly across several hectares, threatening biodiversity. Teams from the Forest Department, Fire and Emergency Services, and the Army’s Chinar Corps were deployed to control the fire.