Fire at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve destroys vegetation Around six vehicles of Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot with more than 30 personnel struggling to check the fire from spreading
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Thick smoke bellows out from the forest due to wildfire in Antharasanthe range, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve limits in HD Kote taluk of Mysuru district, on Wednesday. Credit: DH Photo
Vegetation on several acres of forest land was destroyed due to wildfire that erupted near Udburu, Antharasanthe range, under the limits of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in HD Kote taluk on Wednesday.
The fire spread rapidly up to Manandavadi Road due to strong winds. Around six vehicles of Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot with more than 30 personnel struggling to check the fire from spreading. In addition, 200 Forest department personnel also swung into action. The employees of nearby jungle lodges and resorts too helped the department staff in containing the fire.
Thick smoke could be seen billowing from the forest. Attempts to contact Nagarahole Tiger Project Director Mahesh Kumar turned futile.