India, Jan. 30 -- Two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters from the Eastern Air Command were deployed on Friday to contain a fire that broke out in the Dziiko (Dzukou) Valley spanning Nagaland and Manipur three days ago and has since spread to Mount Iso (Mount Esii), Manipur's highest peak.

The IAF choppers carried out several sorties, however, due to cloudy weather, the aerial counterfire efforts could not continue till late afternoon, officials said.

The officials added that the fire has caused extensive damage to the surrounding landscape.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima B Henok Buchem told HT that the ground surveillance team has reported back from the fire site and a review meeting was held to take stock of the situation.

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