Poonch: A massive fire broke out in the forest area near Dera ki Gali, in the early hours of Sunday, posing a threat to lives and infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The Indian Army, in collaboration with security agencies, promptly responded to the emergency, effectively bringing the fire under control.
The PRO Defence also shared a brief video clip showcasing the operation, depicting dedicated defense personnel actively involved in extinguishing the flames.
Prompt & speedy response of #IndianArmy saved many lives & infrastructure, when massive forest fire broke near #DeraKiGali &endangered Civil &Army Infrastructure.With coordinated & synergistic efforts of civ agencies &security forces fire was brought under control in #DeraKiGali pic.twitter.com/pWvDbW7g1R
— PRO Defence Jammu (@prodefencejammu) January 14, 2024
This incident follows a similar occurrence in December when a massive fire engulfed the Patlikuhal forest area in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, causing substantial damage to forest wealth worth crores of rupees.
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