Major jungle fire breaks out in Chandigarh’s Mullanpur forest
Forest officials mentioned that this was not the typical season for forest fires, suggesting that the blaze might have originated from nearby fields
Chandigarh, Updated At : 10:01 PM Jan 22, 2025 IST
According to DFO Mohali Kanwardeep, field staff made every effort to contain the fire, which started late in the evening. Photo: iStock
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A massive jungle fire erupted in the Mullanpur forest, located behind the IAS officers’ society, on Wednesday. The fire swept through the jungle area, which spans over 300 acres. According to DFO Mohali Kanwardeep, field staff made every effort to contain the fire, which started late in the evening.
As of the report’s filing, the exact extent of damage to tree cover and wildlife remained unclear. Notably, forest officials mentioned that this was not the typical season for forest fires, suggesting that the blaze might have originated from nearby fields.
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