Dehradun, May 27 -- The fire which broke out on May 24thin Uttarakhand forest still prevails resulting in increased temperatures in Northern India.

Two people have reportedly lost their lives due to wildfires inUttarakhand, whereas one person was injured. Meanwhile, the wildfires have affected 71 hectares of forest land risking the lives of hundreds of species living there.

"This may not be the worst year for wildfires as intermittent rains and high moisture levels have helped in preventing such instances," said officials.

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