Uttarakhand forest fire

DNA: Why Uttarakhand is prone to forest fires?

The fire is spreading so fast in the forests of Uttarakhand that the Air Force and NDRF have had to be deployed to extinguish the fire.

Apr 30, 2024, 03:02 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in the forests of Nainital, Uttarakhand

As the heat increases, the fire in the forests of Uttarakhand has started taking a severe form.

Apr 28, 2024, 00:46 AM IST

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: Massive fire broke out in Nainital Forest

Uttarakhand Forest Fire: As the heat increases, the fire in the forests of Uttarakhand has started taking a severe form.

Apr 27, 2024, 12:22 PM IST

The forests of Uttarakhand are burning, why is the forest fire getting uncontrollable?

The forests in Uttarakhand are once again in the grip of fire. The worrying thing is that even in the Wild Life Reserve area, the forest department is not able to control the fire. In the last 24 hours, incidents of arson have come to light in many places.

Jun 11, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Fire breaks out in forests of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, Tehri Garhwal; pics surface

Because of a lack of resources, the fire cannot be contained, and local residents claim that the government is unaware of the raging inferno in Tehri, reported by news agency ANI.

Apr 26, 2022, 14:10 PM IST

Forest fire continue to blaze in Tehri district

The fire continues to rage and spread in forests of Uttarakhand with multiple fires reported from the Tehri forest area. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 03, 2019, 13:14 PM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire: What tourists must know

During summers, Uttarakhand attracts lakhs of tourists. But this year may see a drop in the percentage owing to the tragic fire. 

May 03, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Uttarakhand forest fires: Social media terms it ‘National Emergency’, around 3000 hectares of forest area destroyed

A Mi-17 chopper of the IAF today began water sprinkling operations in Nainital to control the forest fires.

May 02, 2016, 01:14 AM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire: WATCH - How IAF's Mi-17 lifts water from Bhimtal lake to spray it over affected areas

Here's the video showing how IAF's Mi-17 lifts water from Nainital's Bhimtal lake to spray it over Uttarakhand forest fire affected areas.

May 01, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire: IAF's chopper MI-17 takes off from Nainital to drop water in affected areas - WATCH

Here is the video of IAF's chopper MI-17 taking off from Nainital to drop water in areas affected by Uttarakhand forest fire.

May 01, 2016, 09:36 AM IST

IAF chopper sprinkles water to douse Uttarakhand​ forest fires; Rajnath Singh reviews situation

Uttarakhand fires have destroyed nearly 1900 hectares of forest land in 13 districts since February. At least six have died so far. Now, to douse the fire, IAF's chopper MI-17 will drop water in affected areas. Here are all the updates.

May 01, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Uttarakhand fire: Rajnath speaks to Governor, assures all assistance

The National Disaster Response Force deployed three teams earlier today to control forest fires in Uttarakhand that have destroyed nearly 1900 hectares of forest land in 13 districts since February.

Apr 30, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand forest fire LIVE: 1500 villages under threat, govt issues alert

Over 1500 villages on Sunday were under threat from the raging forest fires in Uttarakhand, prompting the centre to deploy three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to bring the inferno under control.

Apr 30, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

Forest fires threaten to wipe out 1,500 villages in Uttarakhand, NDRF, IAF step in to mitigate crisis, govt issues alert

On Saturday, Indian Air Force has also deployed an 11-member team equipped with a Mi-17 helicopter to control the blaze. This comes after the state government sought its help.

Apr 30, 2016, 17:27 PM IST