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ITANAGAR: A massive wildfire broke out in the river belt of Tawang Chu River, below Sagkyur village in Lungla sub-division in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, early Friday morning.
The fire spread rapidly, threatening Sagkyur and nearby villages, according to district officials.
Quick intervention by the Lungla administration, with support from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Army personnel from the Tawang Brigade, local police, and residents, successfully contained the blaze near the village and residential areas, averting potential loss of life and property, they said.
However, the fire continues to burn in the dense jungle due to the difficult terrain of steep mountains and inaccessibility. Authorities remain on high alert to prevent its further spread.
Lungla’s Additional Deputy Commissioner Ama Nungnu Mara and District Disaster Management Officer Genden Tsomu are leading coordination efforts on the ground, with the Indian Army, state police, SSB, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and the forest department actively involved in controlling the situation.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and immediately report any developments or incidents to the authorities. Villagers are also advised to cooperate with the response teams to ensure safety and swift action.
Further updates are awaited.
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