Dimapur, March 19 -- As a massive wildfire rages through various locations in Wokha, the Nagaland Fire and Emergency Services department on Wednesday warned against the indiscriminate burning of forests by hunters, campers, and miscreants in the state during the dry windy season.

The department said indiscriminate burning of forest continues to exist despite the best efforts rendered by it and village volunteers with the support of the district administration and police to counter the forest fire from reaching the residential areas.

The state has witnessed 114 cases of forest fires within a span of two-and-half months (approx) with Kohima district alone accounting for 67 cases, which is a serious concern, said the department.

The depar...