Nainital Forest Fire Videos: Hectares of Forest Burnt in Massive Blaze Near Uttarakhand’s High Court Colony, IAF Mi-17 Helicopter Deployed for Dousing Operation
A massive forest fire engulfed the area near Nainital's High Court Colony in Uttarakhand, with 31 new incidents reported across the state, destroying 33.34 hectares of forest land.
A massive fire erupted in a forest area near Nainital's High Court Colony, Uttarakhand, on Friday, April 26. Within the last 24 hours, 31 new incidents of forest fires were reported across the state, destroying 33.34 hectares of forest land. The situation prompted the Forest Department to enlist the support of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army. An IAF Mi-17 helicopter was deployed, drawing water from Bhimtal Lake in Nainital in an effort to contain the blaze that had been raging for over 36 hours, consuming vast hectares of forest. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami acknowledged the severity of the situation, expressing determination to combat the blaze with support from the armed forces. Uttarakhand Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Banbhoolpura Slums in Haldwani, Fire Tenders Rush to Scene.
Nainital Forest Fire
VIDEO | A massive fire broke out in a forest area near the High Court Colony in Nainital, Uttarakhand on Friday.
In the last 24 hours, 31 new incidents of forest fire were reported from various parts of the state, destroying 33.34 hectares of forest land.
(Full video available… pic.twitter.com/5V8ULcike8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 27, 2024
IAF Mi-17 Helicopter Deployed to Combat Nainital Forest Fire
#WATCH | Nainital Fire | IAF Mi-17 helicopter takes water from Bhimtal Lake in Nainital as the Forest Department calls in the Indian Air Force and Indian Army for help in controlling the fire in Nainital which has been going on for more than 36 hours and burnt hectares of forest. pic.twitter.com/L6HnLbPU3W
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) April 27, 2024
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Expresses ConcernÂ
#WATCH | Dehradun: On the Nainital forest fire, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "The forest fires are a challenge for us. This is a big fire. We are working for all the essential needs. We have asked for help from the Army... I am going to conduct a meeting in Haldwani… pic.twitter.com/ANVPbSgfGP
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2024
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