Langate, Nov. 28 -- The forest fire in the upper reaches of Pothwari-Nowgam in Mawer Forest Range entered its second day on Thursday, with fire control operations continuing across the affected area. The effort is being carried out under the command of Conservator of Forests, North Kashmir Circle, Irfan Ali Shah, IFS. Teams from Langate Forest Division, Forest Protection Force, and forest ranges of Rajwar, Magam and Rafiabad are engaged in containment work.

Range Officer Mawer Sheikh Iqbal, present at the site since the outbreak, said staff remained on duty through the night to create fire lines and suppress flames. He reported that some personnel sustained injuries during operations. He stated that villagers from Puthwari Nowgam and nea...