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Forest Fires Erupt at Two Spots in Nainital's Gethiya Area

A forest fire broke out at two separate locations in the Gethiya area of Nainital district on Sunday. Upon receiving the alert, teams from the Forest Department immediately reached the affected sites. They have initiated firefighting operations to bring the blaze under control. Further details about the cause and extent of the fire are currently awaited.

Forest fires break out at two locations in Nainital's Gethiya area

Nainital, April 20

A fire broke out at two different locations in the forests of the Gethiya area of Nainital district on Sunday.

Upon receiving information, a team from the Forest Department reached the spot and initiated efforts to bring the fire under control.

Further details are awaited.

— ANI

Reader Comments

Rohit P

Every summer we see this. Is it accidental or man-made? Tourists need to be more responsible. No throwing cigarette butts!

Arjun K

Salute to the forest team fighting the blaze. These are our real heroes. Stay safe, guys.

Sarah B

Visiting Nainital next month. Hope it's contained soon and doesn't affect air quality or travel plans. Fingers crossed.

Vikram M

The Uttarakhand government needs a better, more proactive forest management plan. Reactive firefighting every year is not a solution.

Nisha Z

Heartbreaking. The hills are already so fragile. We need more community awareness programs in these areas.

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