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A significant forest fire erupted in the Kaldi forest area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday afternoon. Local forestry officials, including forester Pardeep Khajuria, reported the blaze starting between 4-4:30 PM and immediately began firefighting operations. Current reports suggest the fire is largely under control, though complete details are still emerging. Emergency response teams continue to work on containing and extinguishing the wildfire.

Key Points: Udhampur Forest Fire Erupts in J&K Kaldi Region

  • Forest fire breaks out in Kaldi area around 4 PM
  • Local forestry teams mobilize to control the blaze
  • Efforts ongoing to extinguish the wildfire
  • Exact damage still being assessed
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Jammu and Kashmir: Forest fire erupts in Udhampur's Kaldi

Major forest blaze in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district triggers emergency response with firefighting efforts underway

"The maximum fire is under control now... - Pardeep Khajuria, Forester"

Udhampur, June 9

A massive fire broke out in the Kaldi forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Udhampur on Monday afternoon, officials said.

According to locals, the fire erupted at around 4-4.30 pm.

"A fire broke out around 4-4:30 in the evening. Since then, we have been making efforts to douse the fire," Pardeep Khajuria, a forester, told ANI.

He added, "The maximum fire is under control now..."

Efforts to douse the fire were underway.

More details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is heartbreaking! Our forests are precious and we need better fire prevention systems in J&K. Hope the authorities act quickly to save wildlife and prevent damage to nearby villages. 🙏
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Priya M.
Forest fires in J&K are becoming too frequent. Is climate change to blame or are there other factors? The government should investigate properly and take preventive measures.
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Amit S.
Salute to the forest department and local volunteers working tirelessly to control the fire. These unsung heroes deserve more recognition and better equipment!
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Neha T.
As someone who visited Udhampur last year, this news pains me deeply. The forests there are so beautiful. Hope they can contain it before more damage is done.
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Vikram J.
While the forest department is doing their best, I wonder if we have enough modern equipment like firefighting drones in sensitive areas like J&K? This needs urgent attention.
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Sunita R.
The timing is suspicious - right when summer is at its peak. Could this be human-made? Authorities should investigate thoroughly. Our forests can't keep suffering like this.

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