Srinagar, April 4 -- From the past few days, forest fires have erupted in many parts of the Valley, most particularly in the multifarious compartments of Lidder Forest Division in South Kashmir. These fires have created a huge concern among the people living adjacent to these forests and also among the environmentalists and nature lovers alike. Although dry weather conditions and scanty snowfall during winters provide an essential backdrop for comprehending the phenomenon, yet the most intriguing question in the minds of all those concerned with preservation and conservation of our forests pertains to the simultaneity of these fires at multiple yet isolated locations with large distances to traverse in between; a phenomenon that has seldo...