Jammu, November 10: A massive fire broke out on a mountain slope in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and was brought under control on Tuesday morning following an intensive 11-hour joint operation, officials said.
The fire caused extensive damage to vegetation, with dry grass contributing to the rapid spread of the flames. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
According to Farooq Ahmad Mir, In-charge of Fire Station Headquarters, Kishtwar, nearly 1,000 kanals (approximately 125 acres) of state land were affected by the blaze in Trigam, located around 25 kilometres from the Kishtwar district headquarters.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel, along with other teams, carried out a prolonged operation to contain the flames and prevent further damage.
The fire was finally brought under control on Tuesday morning after nearly 11 hours of coordinated efforts.
