Mizoram Fire Razes on for Day-3 in Lunglei, Assam Rifles & IAF Efforts On to Bring Fire Under Control

Aizawl: The wildfire in the Lunglei district of Mizoram entered day 3 damaging vast tracts of land and vegetation forcing Chief Minister Zoramthanga to seek central help.

Meanwhile, speaking to the media, Lunglei district deputy commissioner M Misael said that a massive forest fire broke at Saisih forest area in the outskirts of Lunglei town between 6 am and 7 am on Saturday. It spread to Lunglei town on Sunday.

According to reports, a major fire broke out on 24 Apr 2021 in Gen A College Veng, started spreading further towards Serkawn and Zotlang Area of Lunglei.

Two parties under Asst Comdt Narayan Sangroula along with the entire Fire Fighting Eqpt and A medical team under RMO Capt VK Dabas along with the Ambulance were sent to provide assistance to locals and help them in this firefight. 

On 25 Apr 2021 morning, it further extended to Lunglei main town towards the residential area of Zotlang. Thereafter One more party was sent to the affected area near BSF. It reached the main town of Lunglei.

Thereafter the fire was controlled by the Fire Fighters, Assam Rifles troops, and locals. In the afternoon the fire extended towards the Chanmari area and Valley below ( Forest Area).

Areas Affected

(a) Bazar Veng

(b) Serkawn

(c) Zotlang

(d) Chanmari

(e) Ramthar

Current Situation

Fire is under control near the residential Areas. However, still increasing in the valley below Chanmari.

Assam Rifles is working relentlessly along with the district administration to douse the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

(a) Three parties with a strength of (02,03,30) continuously provided assistance in a firefight.

(b) A continuous medical team under RMO was on stand-by in town for any imedietly medical assistance.

(c) Commandant attended the District level Disaster Management meeting at DC office where Assam Rifles assistance was assured in all possible ways. Coordinates of Both the Helipads at Lunglei were also shared with Civil authorities and were completely activated for any Heptr Landing.

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