Srinagar, Nov. 30 -- A massive forest fire raging in the Bagtore area near the Line of Control in Gurez valley of Bandipora district entered its fourth consecutive day on Sunday, destroying a large stretch of forest land and damaging a significant number of trees, officials said.
According to officials, joint teams of the Forest Department, Wildlife Department, Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and local volunteers have been working around the clock to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas.Kashmir Tourism Guide
Officials said the fire originated in Forest Compartment 32, a remote and hilly location close to the LoC. Dry grass and dense undergrowth fuelled the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly and ham...