India, Jan. 29 -- Firefighters, along with local volunteers, are working to contain a fire that broke out in Manipur's Dziiko (Dzukou) Valley two days ago and has spread to Mount Iso (Mount Esii), the state's highest peak.

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, fire department, and various civil society organisations are engaged in containment efforts, officials said on Thursday.

The effort was challenging due to the difficult terrain, they said.

The authorities have requested the state government to deploy helicopters for aerial firefighting.

Local organisations, including the Song-song Youth and Students Organisation (SSYSO), along with nearby villagers, have mobilised y...