Srinagar, Dec. 9 -- The Kashmir Valley is grappling with widespread forest fires, which have intensified due to an unusually prolonged dry spell. The fires, spreading across South and North Kashmir, have consumed vast tracts of forest land, posing a severe threat to wildlife, local communities, and critical infrastructure. In a tragic incident, a forest guard lost his life in the Nag area of South Kashmir while attempting to douse the raging flames. His death highlights the extreme dangers faced by frontline forest staff, who often battle fires with minimal protective gear and limited resources.In Poonch district, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the fires have created an even graver hazard. Officials confirmed that the blazes triggere...