Arunachal Pradesh: A large forest fire that broke out in the Nadipar area near Dirang town in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district was brought under control late Thursday (April 24) evening.
The fire, which spread across several acres of forest land, prompted a quick response from multiple agencies. Fortunately, officials confirmed that there were no casualties or property damage reported.
Several videos of the intense fire surfaced on social media. Have a look:
Dirang MLA Phurpa Tsering told ANI that the fire was successfully contained with the combined efforts of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), local police, fire department, district administration, and local volunteers.
“There was no report of any casualty and no property damage,” said Tsering, commending the timely response of all involved.
Though most of the flames were extinguished by Thursday evening, Arunachal Pradesh police confirmed via social media that firefighting efforts continued on Friday in some remaining pockets. The police also expressed appreciation for the relentless efforts of the personnel on the ground.
Have a look at their post here:
This is the second major fire incident in the district this year. In February, a massive fire broke out in the Tenga market area during the early hours of the morning. Personnel from the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps quickly responded, deploying firefighting trucks to contain the flames and protect civilians.
According to an official statement released at the time, the Army’s intervention was yet another example of effective civil-military coordination in the region.
