Srinagar, Oct 20 (KNS): Massive fire has erupted in four forest compartments in Kupwara district which has damaged a large portion of the green gold.
According to KNS Correspondent, the fire engulfed in compartment number 116 Shundi Kalaroos, compartment number 19 Sogam Lolab, compartment numbers 31,32 Satkochi and Rajwar Handwara.
“The fire in Shundi Kalaroos Kupwara compartment number 116 continues from the last two days, while in Sogam Lolab compartment number 9 the fire engulfed 10 days ago and continues.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIn Satkochi Rajwar Handwara compartment no 31, 32, the fire that continues from last three days,” KNS learnt from sources.
However, DFO Langate Mohammad Ayub Pandit said he doesn’t know that any fire has erupted in his jurisdiction.
DFOs of Lolab and Kamraj could not be reached for his comments. (KNS)