JAMMU AND KASHMIR / The havoc of the forest fire of Udhampur continues, the atmosphere of fear among the local people

Forest fire continues to wreak havoc in Udhampur area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir. However, the work of extinguishing the fire is going on. Yesterday we got information that there is a fire in the forest area. It was brought under control by 10.30 in the morning but after that some locals set it on fire. The names of the accused have been given to the SDM.

#WATCH | Forest fire in J&K's Udhampur area continues to rage. Firefighting operations are underway

Range Officer Dudu said, "Y'day we got info that a fire broke out in forest area. It was controlled by 10:30am but after this some locals set fire. Names of accused given to SDM." pic.twitter.com/y14Z5vVZY7

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One told news agency ANI that everyone is panicking. We live near the forest. The matter should be investigated as the fire could not be brought under control in time.