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Uttarakhand: Army, Air Force called in to extinguish state forest fire

Copters deployed to douse Uttarakhand forest fire

Dehradun: A massive fire broke out in Ladiyakata area of the Nainital Air Force Centre on Friday. The blaze has been burning for over 36 hours, sweeping through dense forests in the mountainous region.

Army and Air Force helicopters are now assisting in controlling forest fires in the state that have reached Nainital after raging for over 36 hours and burning several hectares of green cover, said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Dhami further said that the fire poses a substantial challenge and that all necessary resources are being mobilized to address the situation.

Air Force (IAF) has deployed MI-17 helicopters to assist in the firefighting efforts. These helicopters are pulling water from Nainital Lake to douse the flames, resulting in a temporary halt to boating activities on the lake. (with Agency inputs)

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